The world, afghanistan, a sovereign nation that is a participating member in our global community, affiliated by the world bank and ims. A country in transition thanks to the efforts of the ambassador, president guhany and others, working together in harmony towards a common goal. The transition of a country that has known too much violence, conflict, and separation. To be embraced by the World Community as a peaceful, emerging leader for its region in the world, diplomatic, and global community. Afghanistan got independence from britain in 1919. Timing is everything, ambassador. First diplomatic ties to the United States in 1921 and that relationship has been maintained to the present day. The population now is almost 32 million, 50 under the age of 18, 27 of its population live in urban areas. Two official languages. Afghanistan is a land linked nation. It is almost as big as the state of texas. I dont know if that is a backhanded compliment or not but it is a compliment. Education i
And everything in it. Teach us to trust you in turbulent times, striving always to live for your glory. Bless our senators. May your completeness surround their incompleteness, your strength support their weakness and your wisdom guide their minds. Give them the insight, guide them down paths they cannot see. Give them the insight, the courage and the faith to escape the repetition of old errors as they strive to embrace your truth. Lord, help us all to offer to you the sacrifice of repentant hearts. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Mcconnell madam president . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell last week, the Republicanled Senate passed two more Appropriations Bills by a large bipartisan majorit
Welcome. Im delighted to convene this hearing. This is a very important topic and one i know the Ranking Member finds significant. Im happy to partner with her in exploring this subject. I also know the gentleman from North Carolina mr. Jones is attending the hearing with us today, therefore i ask unanimous consent that mr. Jones and any other Committee Members not assigned to this committee be able to participate in this hearing with understanding all members will be regulared for questions prior to those not it is tongue subcommittee. Without objection so order. This morning we continue the committees oversight dialogue with the department that began last week with the foundational testimony that general campbell laid out before the full committee. General campbell testified about the evolving security situation in afghanistan and the policy, strategy and posture required from our nation in toward develop, sustain and support the people and unity government of afghanistan well into t
Eastern on the communicators on cspan2. Each week, American History tvs reel america brings you shows that provide context to todays issues. Theistan 1982 struggle for freedom continues is a report on the soviet invasion of afghanistan. Depictsinute film afghan armed resistance through the occupation. Protesting soviet action and documents many alleged war crimes. Interviews with afghan officials, Freedom Fighters, scholars, doctors, and human rights workers tell the story of the first three years of the war. Since 1979, the soviet union, in violation of every convention protect the rights of a sovereign nation has tried to impose its will on the people of afghanistan. Despite the death and destruction wrought by the soviets, the afghan struggle for freedom continues. Is an ancient country a rich mosaic of traditions shape by islam. Geography has placed it at a crossroads of trade and throughout the 19th century, it was the object of imperialist rivalries. Since modern times, afghanist
Could have forecasted at that time the problem that the whole country and definitely the valley would face some 40 years later. There were a lot of community. For example, when the main part of the house was built, this is a nice log house, that would be a community event. You might have four corner men responsible for the notching of the logs and everything else. But the entire community would take part. Much like a modern barn raising amongst the ommish and other folks because they would catch up on news and do some courting and get together and socialize. So the community was definitely much more involved in things like that and these folks are lutheran and they went to the local Lutheran Church, raiders Lutheran Church in Rockingham County and that would form their Community Events through the church. But they would also be form projects maybe when someone was bringing in a crop, folks would share that you know, share some of the duties in return for help from that family for some