Jeb Hensarling: “I believe it not to be a good U.S. policy. Otherwise, 4 hostages may…”

On the recordSeptember 7, 2016

I believe it not to be a good U.S. policy. Otherwise, 4 hostages may lead to 40 hostages, and that may lead to 400 hostages.

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Hensarling argues against the policy of paying ransom for hostages.

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Jeb Hensarling: “I believe it not to be a good U.S. policy. Otherwise, 4 hostages may lead to 40 hostages, and that may lead to 400…”