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So I think it's very important, as you have heard from so many incredible leaders for us at every moment in time and certainly this one, to see the moment in time in which we exist and are present, and to be able to contextualize it, to understand where we exist in the history and in the moment as it relates not only to the past but the future."
At an abortion rights rally at Howard University in April 2023, for instance, she told an audience You know how I know they’re lying about her powerful response to this important win for America, which we should all celebrate regardless of party? Because their boss, Donald Trump, is too chickens--- to debate Kamala Harris,
Not one interview, press conference or unscripted moment since she launched her campaign. Why? Here’s why,
said Alexander Pantinakis, political director for the Florida GOP, as he shared the clip of Harris speaking at Joint Base Andrews KAMALA — UNSCRIPTED FOR THE FIRST TIME."
Former President Trump's campaign's rapid response team clipped her comments with the headline This is just extraordinary testament to the importance of having a president who understands the power of diplomacy, and understands the strength that rests in understanding the significance of diplomacy and strengthening alliances,
Just curious because we never make good deals, at anything, but especially hostage swaps. Our 'negotiators' are always an embarrassment to us!"
Why didn't he do it when he was president?"
Asked by reporters about Trump's claim that he could have secured the freedom of the prisoners without concessions, Biden said We won’t stop until Paul Whelan and others join Trevor in the loving arms of family and friends.”
After Reed’s release, Biden had said in a statement I don’t buy this idea of letting these people rot in jail because other people may be captured."
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 The deal that secured their freedom was a feat of diplomacy. All told, we've negotiated the release of 16 people from Russia—including five Germans and seven Russian citizens who were political prisoners in their own country. Some of these women and men have been unjustly held for years. All have endured unimaginable suffering and uncertainty. Today, their agony is over."
Speaking of the prisoner exchange, Joe Biden said in his statement at the White House I wouldn't have made the deal for a hundred people in exchange for someone that has killed untold numbers of people with his arms deals."
Trump said he could've gotten the hostages out without giving anything in exchange. What do you say to that?"
Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Biden was asked by a reporter Our 'negotiators' are always an embarrassment to us! I got back many hostages, and gave the opposing Country NOTHING – and never any cash. To do so is bad precedent for the future. That's the way it should be, or this situation will get worse and worse. They are extorting the United States of America. They're calling the trade 'complex' – That's so nobody can figure out how bad it is!"
Early on, we were discouraged from speaking out about Paul's case. But we believe the media attention has been a crucial factor in securing Paul's freedom. Those first years were hard when the Trump Administration ignored Paul's wrongful detention."
We have waited 491 days for Evan’s release, and it’s hard to describe what today feels like,
Gershkovich’s family said earlier in a statement