Chris Van Hollen: “We owe them a debt of gratitude.”

The job of a U.S. ambassador, and their staff, whether a political or civilian employee, is to defend and protect U.S. interests.

We must not forget that a federal judge has already made clear what we have long known: the Trump Administration’s Department of Justice is engaged in a vindictive prosecution against Kilmar.

This should chill every American to the bone. When the rights of one are threatened, the rights of all are at risk.

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