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I don’t buy this idea of letting these people rot in jail because other people may be captured."
Today is a powerful example of why it's vital to have friends in this world,
Deals like this one come with tough calls … There's nothing that matters more to me than protecting Americans at home and abroad."
President Biden celebrated the release as a significant diplomatic victory, stating In some areas, you really are dealing with, ‘Who is the best of the worst?’
said one psychologist who screens applicants for more than 600 law enforcement agencies Weak, failed, too liberal,
But the Trump campaign is rushing to define her differently ... a senior Trump adviser said But we have to ask ourselves—why are they coming home? I think it's because bad guys all over the world recognize Donald Trump's about to be back in office, so they're cleaning house. That's a good thing and I think it's a testament to Donald Trump's strength."
He should have had him out a long time ago. But Putin is probably asking for billions and billions of dollars because this guy pays it every time,
Trump also criticized Biden over the impending release of American hostages in Russia during the June 27 presidential debate, and said ... according to ABC News This is absolutely amazing. Your family is with you,
We can’t wait to give him the biggest hug and see his sweet and brave smile up close. No family should have to go through this.”
Gershkovich’s family expressed their joy and relief, stating Every parent, child, spouse and loved one who joined me in the Oval Office today has been praying for this day for a long time,
This is momma. Do you hear me? It's your mom.”
Gershkovich mother said to her in a facetime Paul Whelan is free. Our family is grateful to the United States government for making Paul's freedom a reality. We'd like to thank President Biden, Secretary of State Blinken, and National Security Advisor Sullivan for their engagement with the Russian Federation to create the environment where Paul's freedom became a possibility,
Whelan's family said in a statement Multiple countries helped get this done.”
While addressing the prisoners' families in White House, Biden said I want to congratulate you on your return to the motherland,
We held our breath and crossed our fingers,
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Alliances make a difference. They stepped up and took a chance for us,
Biden said of the deal, which also involved Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, and Belarus on the other side It feels wonderful, it was a long time coming,
Biden told reporters at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, where he and Harris welcomed the freed prisoners at around 11.40pm My job is to make sure ... we get them back,
Biden told reporters a short time later We just want to say how overwhelmed we are,
Biden tells the released detainees as the families stand around the presidential Resolute Desk No word is strong enough for this. I was sure I was going to die in prison,
Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza tells his family as they weep