Gerry Connolly said "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." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 12, 2023

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.

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Gerry Connolly

Democratic · Virginia

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Editor's note · Context

Connolly emphasizes the risks of U.S. ransom payments encouraging kidnappings by hostile nations.

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