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And welcome. I am the executive director of the womens Foreign Policy group. On behalf of our board and our staff, and importantly, our value coorganizers, as i call your name, please stand. Composed of 68 afghan women trained by the military embarked on dangerous, highprofile missions and pursuits against the taliban. With the distinct ability to contribute tactical strength and communication expertise, these women exercised relentless spirit and unmatched strength during hardship. The ftp worked ade the Cultural Support Team consisting of highly trained american female soldiers to interact with women and children during u. S. Special operations missions. Over the harrowing first days after the fall of kabul in 2021, 41 members of the female tactical platoon were evacuated to the u. S. Now, following their service and their sacrifice, they face a new set of challenges in this country. From citizenship and economic inclusion, to ensuring the survival of their families still living in a
Host but did they treat you with respect . One of them complained the did not respect them but a lot did not complain about that. Host what do you think needs to happen at this point . These women are obviously the 40 women we are talking about it is such an obvious case. But there are many others who dont fall neatly into a category, what are you hearing from the community from the afghan families, and how are they getting by right now . I think a lot of frustration and disappointment. Because keep in mind i think post 9 11, the u. S. Arrival in afghanistan was extremely welcomed. We still call on the u. S. As our allies and i do say i am not the ambassador, as part of my job but i still care regardless to keep the ties between the two nations of peoples. Because i know how warm everything had been in terms of when individuals like you all reached out and try to make sure to bring those who were in danger to the u. S. Now we are stuck in this chaos of paperwork and processes. And proc
The opinion that matters the most is your own. This is what democracy looks like. Cspan, powered by cable. Announcer coming up, a discussion about three women from the afghan female tactical platoon who trained and worked alongside u. S. Special forces and are now facing potential deportation. This discussion is hosted by the womens Foreign Policy group. Good evening, everybody, and welcome. I am the executive director of the womens Foreign Policy group. On behalf of our board and our staff, and importantly, our value coorganizers, as i call your name, please stand. Composed of 68 afghan women trained by the military embarked on dangerous, highprofile missions and pursuits against the taliban. With the distinct ability to contribute tactical strength and communication expertise, these womenrcised relentless spirit andnmatched strength during hardship. The ftp worked alongside the Cultural Support Team consisting of highly trained american female soldiers to interact with women and chil
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