It is also crucial we ensure that the increase in ransom payments made by the U.S. Government does not incentivize hostile nations and groups, like Iran, to continue to kidnap American citizens.
Gerry Connolly: “It is also crucial we ensure that the increase in ransom payments made by the U.S. Government does not incentivize…”
Editor's note · Context
Connolly emphasizes the risks of U.S. ransom payments encouraging kidnappings by hostile nations.
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