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On the recordMarch 7, 2023
I want to particularly thank and also commend all of you who worked to help not only our Afghan allies and partners, but also for being advocates for the rights and pathways of refugees and immigrants more broadly.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Acknowledging the efforts of those who assisted Afghan allies and advocated for refugees.

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