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On the recordApril 19, 2023
How anyone could be shocked that the Taliban resumed its extraordinary harsh measures against children, and against girls and women, is beyond me.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins expresses disbelief at the surprise over Taliban's actions against women and children.

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