Mark Green: “We ought to be proud of the fact that we didn't give a ransom, and we…”

On the recordSeptember 7, 2016

We ought to be proud of the fact that we didn't give a ransom, and we did bring them home.

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Mr. Green defends the administration's actions in bringing hostages home without paying ransom.

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Mark Green: “We ought to be proud of the fact that we didn't give a ransom, and we did bring them home.”