Asa Hutchinson: “this Saturday marks the 5-year anniversary of the kidnapping of three American missionaries in South America. On January…”

“this Saturday marks the 5-year anniversary of the kidnapping of three American missionaries in South America. On January 31, 1993, armed bandits descended upon the Panamanian village of Pucuro and kidnapped Dave Mankins, Mark Rich, and Rick Tenenoff in the presence of their wives and in the presence of their children. The gunmen demanded $1 million in return for the lives of these men, a demand that could not and should not be met. Mr. Speaker, it has been 5 years since these women have seen their husbands, 5 years since these children have spent Christmas with their fathers, yet this story has made little news and has sparked little protest. Where is the sense of outrage in our country? Where is the sense of compassion? Today on this anniversary, and throughout the year, let us remember these families and pray and work for their immediate release.”