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Today is a powerful example of why it’s vital to have friends in this world,
Deals like this one come with tough calls,
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 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."
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!"
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 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 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 This is absolutely amazing. Your family is with you,
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 Multiple countries helped get this done.”
While addressing the prisoners' families in White House, Biden said I spent a month in prison in Yekaterinburg where everyone I sat with was a political prisoner. Nobody knows them publicly, they have various political beliefs, they are not all connected with Navalny supporters, who everyone knows about. I would potentially like to see if we could do something about them as well. I’d like to talk to people about that in the next weeks and months
I was sure I’m going to die in prison, because I still don’t believe what’s happening. I still think I’m sleeping in my prison cell in Omsk instead of hearing your voice. But I just want you to know that you’ve done a wonderful thing by saving so many people
This is such incredible news, and I am tremendously thankful to everyone who supported and advocated for Alsu’s release in the wake of Russia's callous injustice,
USAGM CEO Amanda Bennett said in a statement