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Ed Markey: “I am very worried that, if urgent action is not taken to release Robert so he can receive urgent medical care in the…”

On the recordAugust 7, 2026
I am very worried that, if urgent action is not taken to release Robert so he can receive urgent medical care in the United States, his condition could become permanent, or he could die in Russian custody.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Concern over Robert Gilman's health in custody

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