This week marks ten years since Tice, who served in The United States Marine Corps was also journalist who worked and covered the conflict in Syria, was abducted in Damascus on August 14, 2012, a few days after his 31st birthday. He one of longest-running American hostages.
Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad has not acknowledged that his government detainee Tays and other senior Syrian officials deny that they have information about him. But Biden made clear in his statement that the United States considers the Syrian government It has ability release Thais.
“I’m calling on Syria to put an end to this and help us bring him home”, Biden said. “There is no higher a priority in my administration than recovery and come back of Americans are taken hostage or illegally detained abroad. We must name them, keep them in our hearts and our minds and make them recovery and return the priority.
Biden’s harsh statement came a month after the scandalous trip to Saudi Arabia. in who is he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who accused of Existence behind in killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
In his statement, Biden mentioned the meeting he held in beginning of May with Thais’ parents Mark and Debra, saying he promised them to try to secure their son’s release.
“Thais family deserves answers and more most importantly, they deserve a speedy reunion with Austin,” Biden said. “We stand with Austin has a lot of loved ones and we won’t rest until we bring Austin home. Ten years away, too long. Like every extra day.”
