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House Passes Resolution Demanding Release of Ryan Corbett from Taliban Detention After 672 Days

Jun 12, 2024, 04:54 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution demanding the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, who has been wrongfully detained by the Taliban for 672 days. The resolution, which was advocated by Rep. Claudia Tenney and cosponsored by several other representatives, calls for Corbett's return to Upstate New York and Susquehanna County. Members of Congress, including Rep. Elise Stefanik, Rep. Dan Meuser, Rep. Brett Guthrie, and Rep. Roger Williams, emphasized the urgency of this matter and the need for the State Department to take action.