Three former US presidents, Republican George W. Bush. Bush and the Democrats Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, join forces to support a new organization, which aims to provide assistance to refugees from Afghanistan, who will be stationed in the US, following the recent withdrawal of US forces.
The former leaders and their spouses will join Welcome.US, a coalition of human rights groups, US companies and other leaders unveiled today, Welcome.US said in a statement.
The coalition said it would help tens of thousands of Afghans who have fled the country as part of the Biden government’s evacuation operations to settle in the United States by mobilizing volunteers and mobilizing aid.
Many of the refugees would be in danger if they stayed in Taliban Afghanistan after working with the US and its allies or with US and international organizations during the 20 years of the war.
“Thousands of Afghans have stood by us on the front lines to promote a safer world and now they need our help. “We are proud to support Welcome.US and its work to help Afghan families settle down and build new lives,” George W. Bush said in a statement. Bush and his wife Laura.
“We are ready to show our new Afghan neighbors and the rest of the world how a hospitable and generous spirit forms the backbone of what makes our country so great.”
Reuters has not yet been able to contact representatives of Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama and Michelle’s wife to comment on the whole initiative.
The coalition also has the support of more than 280 people and entities, including US companies such as Microsoft Corp., Starbucks Corp., CVS Health Corp. and AirBnB Inc., as well as many non-governmental organizations and veterans’ organizations.
Republicans and Democrats now and former governors and mayors are also involved. In addition, US heads of state and local leaders have vowed to welcome refugees into their communities, although immigration remains a divisive issue.
Source: ΑΠΕ – ΜΠΕ.
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