Walberg: Iran Must Release American Prisoners Now
June 15, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement after voting for a bipartisan resolution introduced by Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) calling for the release of Americans who are imprisoned in Iran, including former Marine Amir Hekmati from Flint, Pastor Saeed Abedini, journalist Jason Rezaian, and Robert Levinson.
"Amir, Saeed, Jason, and Robert have been separated from their loved ones for far too long. The torture and unjust imprisonment of these Americans is an outrage and flies in the face of any attempt by Iran to be taken seriously. We must redouble our efforts to secure their safe return home—now," said Walberg.
Congressman Walberg serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. In addition, he serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov.
"Amir, Saeed, Jason, and Robert have been separated from their loved ones for far too long. The torture and unjust imprisonment of these Americans is an outrage and flies in the face of any attempt by Iran to be taken seriously. We must redouble our efforts to secure their safe return home—now," said Walberg.
Congressman Walberg serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. In addition, he serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov.
Issues:Foreign Affairs