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On the recordFebruary 22, 2016
I believe the department's initial reading of that language was inconsistent with what our intent was when we passed that bill.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen criticizes the department's interpretation of a defense bill affecting Afghan applicants.

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