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On the recordDecember 4, 2020
While they have asked me to extend their gratitude, I personally would like to thank the Tice family for their unwavering commitment to have Austin returned home and allow him to be with his family and his friends. They also wished that I would thank President Trump on their behalf. I have a letter that is the best evidence of why they would have President Trump be thanked for what he has done. The letter reads: ``Friday, 13 November 2020. ``Dear President Trump, ``Thank you, from the entire Tice family, for your steadfast commitment and determination to bring our beloved Austin safely home. ``Yesterday there was a news story from the region that Austin Tice had been released and was on a plane headed home. Our phones were going crazy, our email was exploding, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram--every kind of social media was buzzing with an outpouring of high hopes and great joy. Many, many news outlets reached out eagerly hoping to verify this great good news. ``We know you can make this joyful news a reality. We know the Syrians are ready to work with you. ``Please, please bring Austin home for the holidays.'' It is signed, ``Respectfully, Debra Tice,'' Austin's mother. The President is known to respond to letters of this kind by simply writing on a copy of the letter a message to be returned to the sender. I shall read the President's statement: ``Debra--Working so hard on this--Looking for the answer. We want Austin back. I will never stop.'' Mr.…
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas
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Dec 4, 2020

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