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Mike Pence: “We will never ever pay ransom to terrorists or terrorist states.”

On the recordSeptember 17, 2023
We will never ever pay ransom to terrorists or terrorist states.
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Mike Pence
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Mike Pence criticized the deal involving the release of American detainees in Iran, stating his position on not paying ransom.

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