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Chris Van Hollen: We have an obligation to try to provide humanitarian assistance, and yes, we have to make sure it does not go through…

On the recordOctober 4, 2021
We have an obligation to try to provide humanitarian assistance, and yes, we have to make sure it does not go through the Taliban.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Emphasis on the need for humanitarian aid without Taliban involvement.

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