Conn. Gov. Lamont Statement on Welcoming Afghan Refugees
September 16, 2021
September 16, 2021
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2021:
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Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement:
"This afternoon, my administration was informed by the White House that our state will soon be asked to accept as many as 310 Afghan refugees for resettlement in Connecticut.
"I welcome these individuals with open arms into our wonderful state. In anticip . . .
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Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement:
"This afternoon, my administration was informed by the White House that our state will soon be asked to accept as many as 310 Afghan refugees for resettlement in Connecticut.
"I welcome these individuals with open arms into our wonderful state. In anticip . . .