Vice President Harris Affirms Dedication to Free Wrongfully Detained Americans, Highlights Recent Russian Release

Vice President Kamala Harris emphasizes the relentless effort in securing the release of wrongly imprisoned Americans, following a successful negotiation resulting in the liberation of 24 individuals from the United States, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, and Russia. The statement, made subsequent to a campaign visit in Houston and a stop at Representative Sheila Jackson Lee's memorial, underlined Harris' determined engagement in the lengthy diplomatic process.

Tireless Advocacy for Justice

The released Americans, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Russian American editor Alsu Kurmasheva, and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, were commended for their remarkable resilience. Harris, before departing Houston for Washington, expressed her admiration for their extraordinary courage.

The Vice President's unwavering commitment to pursuing the freedom of unjustly detained individuals reflects the administration's persistent dedication to upholding human rights on the global stage.