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On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
I think we need to be more mindful of how fragile the gains of Afghan women are.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Lowey expresses concern for Afghan women's rights post-U.S. military withdrawal.

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