Congratulations on the nomination, and my colleagues have covered a lot of territory, including your effort--your future effort to help gain the release of unjustly detained Americans and political prisoners there.
Chris Van Hollen: “Congratulations on the nomination, and my colleagues have covered a lot of territory, including your effort--your future…”
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Van Hollen acknowledges the ambassador's nomination and the importance of addressing detained Americans.
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