On the recordJuly 25, 2019
Almost 7 years ago, Austin Tice, an American journalist, disappeared in Syria. Since the day he vanished, his parents, family, friends, and supporters have tirelessly worked to ensure that no stone is left unturned and no avenue ignored in a global campaign to see Austin returned home safely. As we approach the end of the seventh year of Austin's captivity, we request that whomever continues to hold Austin release him immediately so that he can return to his family and his friends. We also ask for the assistance of the Government of Syria. I ask that they do whatever they can to help facilitate Austin's release. There are things that transcend politics and diplomacy, bridge cultural divides, and need no translation across different languages. Those are things like love and hope, represented by a mother and a father who wake up each day with the unshakable faith in their son and the belief that today could be the day when they get the chance to hug him again. We ask for your help, without the assignment of blame or malice to anyone, so that this year is the last that Austin remains so far from home and from family. Restore Our Parks
