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On the recordNovember 13, 2023
Despite no longer having a physical presence in the country the United States continues to have vital interests in Afghanistan.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York
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Meeks emphasizes ongoing U.S. interests in Afghanistan despite troop withdrawal.

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