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Chris Van Hollen: If you do not remove the chokehold on the Afghan economy, there is really no point.

On the recordFebruary 8, 2022
If you do not remove the chokehold on the Afghan economy, there is really no point.
Said by
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Stressing the need to lift economic restrictions to address hunger in Afghanistan.

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