Dodd Statement on Rescue of Colombian Hostages
July 2, 2008

Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Chairman of its Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, Narcotics, made the following statement regarding the rescue of hostages being held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, also known as the FARC:

 

“Our thoughts and prayers have been answered; Marc Gonsalves, Keith Stansell, and Tom Howes are coming home to their loved ones.  This is a wonderful day for all of the hostages released today and their loved ones who have been forced to endure five years of heartache and worry. I am truly happy for Marc’s mother, Jo Rosano, a Connecticut resident who has worked tirelessly on behalf of her son to ensure his safe return. I know that they will have a joyous reunion.”

 

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