We are deploying all the assets that we can, working with all the coalition allies that we can to identify their locations. We are in very close contact with the family trying to keep them updated. You know, obviously, this is something that is heartbreaking for families and our obligation is to make sure that we can do anything we can to try to make sure that any American citizen is rescued from this situation.
Obama discusses efforts to rescue an American aid worker held by ISIS.
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