MURPHY WELCOMES AFGHAN REFUGEES TO CONNECTICUT
HARTFORD–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, on Friday released the following statement as Connecticut prepares to welcome as many as 310 Afghan refugees to the state. “Connecticut has always welcomed refugees with open arms, and I’m proud to see our state continue that legacy today. The Afghan men, women and children arriving in our state have fled violence and persecution to seek a better life in America. Many stood shoulder to shoulder with American forces, risking their own safety to help our troops and build a better Afghanistan. It’s our moral duty to help these families rebuild their lives in Connecticut. My team stands ready…