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Carolyn Maloney: I do not believe in this case that a ransom was, in fact, paid.

On the recordSeptember 7, 2016
I do not believe in this case that a ransom was, in fact, paid.
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Carolyn Maloney
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Maloney defends the policy against ransom payments for hostages.

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