Biden And Harris Greet Americans Held By Russia

August 2, 2024 Democrats, United States

Four U.S. residents wrongly imprisoned in Russia — including journalist Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan — were released Thursday, part of a major multinational prisoner exchange the likes of which has not been seen since the Cold War.

The exchange took place in Turkey, and a plane carrying U.S. citizens Gershkovich, Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva touched down at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland at 11:38 p.m.

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greeted all three Americans on the tarmac, and each then hugged friends and family to applause. Biden said he told each, “welcome home,” and more. “There’s nothing beyond our capacity when we act together,” Biden told reporters. “We’re the United States of America.”

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President Biden and Vice President Harris greet Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva freed from Russia at Joint Base Andrews. pic.twitter.com/abXTlAH8JN

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