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John Kerry: One day is too long to be in captivity, and one day for any American citizen is more than any American wants to see…

On the recordDecember 11, 2013
One day is too long to be in captivity, and one day for any American citizen is more than any American wants to see somebody endure.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kerry emphasizes the urgency of releasing American captives.

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