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George H.W. Bush: “We join the family of Joseph Cicippio in their happiness for his release after these many years of unjust captivity in…”

On the recordDecember 1, 1991
We join the family of Joseph Cicippio in their happiness for his release after these many years of unjust captivity in Lebanon.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Release of American Hostage Joseph Cicippio

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