Immigrants welcome Afghan refugees, inspired by own journeys

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Tram Pham tears up recalling how tough life was at first in the U.S. But she also remembers the joy she felt as a 22-year-old refugee from Vietnam when a nurse spoke to her in her native language and guided her through a medical screening required of new arrivals.

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