As I have said repeatedly, I support the resettlement of Afghans who stood in battle with us and our allies over the last 20 years but... the United States faces an increased threat due to this administration’s catastrophic evacuation of Afghans without rigorous or thorough vetting.
Portman's support for Afghan resettlement while expressing concerns about vetting processes.
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