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On the recordJanuary 13, 2024
It does, in this context, because we do have American hostages that are being held against their will all around the globe.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Senator Ernst expresses her concern over Donald Trump's use of the term 'hostages' for those convicted related to January 6th.

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