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But we have to ask ourselves, why are they coming home? And 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."
I think it's great news, at least what little we know,
Vance, Trump's running mate in the presidential race, told CNN on Thursday I got home innocent people.
Asked how he weighed the decision, Biden responded Today, three American citizens and one American green-card holder who were unjustly imprisoned in Russia are finally coming home: Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza,
I am grateful to our Allies who stood with us throughout tough, complex negotiations to achieve this outcome -- including Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, and Turkey. This is a powerful example of why it’s vital to have friends in this world whom you can trust and depend upon. Our alliances make Americans safer,
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,
Biden said in a statement released by the White House And let me be clear: I will not stop working until every American wrongfully detained or held hostage around the world is reunited with their family,
I don't need to speak with Putin,
Biden said, addressing questions from reporters about whether he would seek direct dialogue with his Russian counterpart following the significant East-West prisoner deal