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In this May 20, 2016, photo, Commander of Resolute Support Gen. John Nicholson during a meeting of the North Atlantic Council with Resolute Support Operational Partner Nations at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Afghan civilians who assisted the American-led coalition as interpreters, firefighters and construction workers could be in serious danger if Congress cancels a program that allows them to resettle in the United States, according to the top American commander in Afghanistan. The warning from Nicholson comes with the future of the so-called special immigrant visa program in doubt as the Senate opens up debate May 25 on the annual defense policy bill. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
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