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On the recordDecember 11, 2019
I would also like to thank them for your efforts, in particular for your leadership in sending a bicameral letter to the White House requesting the dispatch of special envoy for hostage affairs for Mr. Austin Tice.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Al Green acknowledges the committee's efforts in advocating for Austin Tice's situation.

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