McConnell Celebrates Return of Ryan Corbett

Washington, D.C.
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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on the release of American hostage, Ryan Corbett, from Taliban captivity:
“After 894 harrowing days of wrongful detention by the Taliban, Ryan Corbett is finally coming home to his family. I commend all those involved in securing Ryan’s release, especially Ryan’s wife Anna, who tirelessly fought for her husband’s freedom up until this long-awaited moment. I worked closely with Anna, their three children, and Ryan’s parents, Drue and Evelyn of Louisville, Kentucky, as they endured two long years of missed holidays, graduations, and family milestones. While the Corbett family can rest easier today, we must continue to stand for the release of all Americans unjustly imprisoned in Afghanistan. Without restoring deterrence and raising the stakes of hostage-taking, innocent Americans will continue to be used as bargaining chips by adversary nations around the world.”
Senator Mitch McConnell and the Corbett family in the U.S. Capitol on April 8, 2024. McConnell delivered
remarks
on the Senate floor and introduced a
Senate Resolution
calling for the Taliban’s immediate release of American citizen, Ryan Corbett.