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        <title>A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the withdrawal of Armed Forces from Afghanistan does not undermine or diminish the sacrifice, efforts, and accomplishments of the members of the Armed Forces, diplomats, humanitarians, allies, and partners.</title>
        <summary summary-id="id117sconres15v00" currentChamber="SENATE" update-date="2021-09-23">
            <action-date>2021-09-15</action-date>
            <action-desc>Introduced in Senate</action-desc>
            <summary-text><![CDATA[ <p>This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the men and women who undertook efforts in Afghanistan over the years have provided heroic service to the country and the peace experienced by the United States is a direct result of the actions of the service members, diplomats, and humanitarians.</p> <p>The concurrent resolution also expresses that veterans who feel stress, anger, or disappointment over the end of operations in Afghanistan should seek resources and reach out to friends, mentors, and caregivers.</p>]]></summary-text>
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        <dc:contributor>Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress</dc:contributor>
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