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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Promoting Peace and Justice for the People of Afghanistan Act of 2017</b></p> <p>This bill directs the President to submit to Congress a strategy for U.S. engagement in Afghanistan which shall include information on: (1) a negotiated political resolution to the conflict in which the Taliban renounces violence, (2) U.S. troop withdrawal, and (3) diplomatic efforts to promote Afghanistan's long-term stabilization and end its use as a safe haven for proxy forces.</p> <p>The bill provides funds for: (1) civilian security activities, and (2) governmental and nongovernmental activities that promote peace and justice.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>Promoting Peace and Justice for the People of Afghanistan Act of 2017</title>
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