But I don't think it's accurate than to say that the United States government hasn't done everything that we could. We devoted enormous resources and always devote enormous resources to freeing captives or hostages anywhere in the world.
President Obama defends the U.S. government's efforts to free hostages, emphasizing the resources devoted to such operations.
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Look, I don't think what we just witnessed in terms of economic policy and tariffs is going to be good for America.
Dick Durbin has always fought the good fight on behalf of working families, and his integrity shines through in everything he does.
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