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Larsen Reiterates Call for Kenneth Bae's Release from North Korea

Statement

Date: Dec. 6, 2013
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

WASHINGTON--Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement following the news that North Korea released Merrill Newman, one of two American citizens it was detaining. The second, Lynnwood-resident Kenneth Bae, has been held in the country for more than a year.

"I share in the happiness of Mr. Newman's family over North Korea's decision to release him," Larsen said. "I remain deeply disappointed that North Korea is continuing to detain Kenneth Bae after more than a year.

"I join the State Department in renewing our call for North Korea to grant a pardon and special amnesty for Kenneth and to immediately release him so he can come home to his family. I pledge my continuing support to Kenneth's family and will continue working with them and the State Department to ensure his safe return home."


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