In his remarks, US Senate Majority Leader, Senator Chuck Schumer, emphasized the urgency to pass the National Security Supplemental Package. The Senator highlighted the April 6, 2021, Capitol attack and the need to ensure the Capitol Police are equipped to handle such threats. He also discussed the need to assist the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, which aims to protect Afghan allies who assisted US forces. Schumer further touched on the issue of COVID-19 and the need for a comprehensive effort to combat the pandemic. He stressed the importance of the Senate continuing its work to pass the National Security Supplemental Package, which would address these needs.
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