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Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Statement on Release of Americans Wrongfully Detained in People's Republic of China

November 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement regarding the release of wrongfully detained Americans from the People's Republic of China. 

“I’m extremely happy to learn of the release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung from detention in the People’s Republic of China,” said Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi. “This news is a credit to the Biden-Harris Administration’s diplomatic efforts with the PRC. While this news is welcome, our efforts to support freedom and democracy and stand up for the many others being wrongfully detained by the PRC and other foreign adversaries must not waver.”

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