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On the recordNovember 18, 2023
I think Americans will be involved and must be involved. You know, I visited Israel just weeks ago and met with many of the hostage families. And it is just heartbreaking, gut wrenching. And I have kept in touch with them, met with them here, talked on the phone. And the release of the hostages is an imperative. And Americans must be included.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal emphasizes the importance of including Americans in negotiations for the release of hostages in Israel.

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