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Chris Van Hollen: After two decades and thousands of lives lost, $2 trillion later, we are leaving Afghanistan and nobody has a real sense…

On the recordJune 7, 2021
After two decades and thousands of lives lost, $2 trillion later, we are leaving Afghanistan and nobody has a real sense of satisfaction.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Reflecting on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and its consequences.

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