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On the recordDecember 7, 2022
We all today are thankful that Brittney Griner is free. We should remember all prisoners of war, including Navalny and Vladimir Kara-Murza, who are suffering these days in isolation, as well as Mr. Whelan of the United States and all prisoners all over.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen expresses gratitude for Griner's freedom and highlights other political prisoners.

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