Quote by Hillary Clinton

I mean, honestly, we have to be clear that the life for many Afghan women is not that much different than it was a hundred years ago, 200 years ago. The country has lived with so much violence and conflict that many people, men and women, just want it to be over.

I mean, honestly, we have to be clear that the life for many

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This quote highlights the stagnant state of women's lives in Afghanistan, implying that their circumstances have seen little improvement over the past centuries. The enduring violence and conflict in the country have impacted both genders, leading many people to yearn for an end to the suffering. By making this point, the quote emphasizes the dire situation that Afghan women face and underscores the urgency for positive change and stability in the country.

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