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Congressman Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., returned last Wednesday from a five day trip to Afghanistan where he met with troops and humanitarian workers from New Mexico as well as military and diplomatic leaders in the region.
“It’s a big lift to rebuild a country that hasn’t had a functional school system for three decades, but the people I met were doing amazing work, as were their Afghan partners,” said Heinrich in a press statement.
Heinrich was one of six Congressmen, from both political parties, to travel to Afghanistan. Heinrich traveled along with Representatives Larry Kissell, D-N.C., Frank Kratovil, Md., John Kline, R-Minn., Duncan Hunter, R-Cali., and David Reichert, R-Wash.
The six traveled to meet with troops and discuss issues pertaining to the war, including training and equipping of U.S. forces, reconstruction efforts, combating corruption, and training the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police.
Heinrich’s office promised to release “a comprehensive recap” of his trip, along with official photos and videos later this week.
