Ed Markey: “Both countries have worked jointly to further advance and protect democracy as well as to support democratic…”

While this news is deeply welcomed, it is long overdue. It is a tragedy that it took Robert’s near-death condition for his case to receive the attention that it required for his release to be negotiated.

Airline crew members and passengers have the right to breathe safe, clean air, on the ground and in the air.

I urge the Trump administration to use Robert’s case as motivation to continue to advocate for the release of others wrongfully detained in Russia and around the world.

This dangerous deal is the starting gun for a Middle East nuclear arms race.