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On the recordApril 26, 2021
It is not a women's issue. It is a human rights issue, and it is a security issue for the future of Afghanistan.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Shaheen emphasizes the broader implications of women's rights in Afghanistan.

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