Congresswoman Lee Issues Statement in Response to News That Iran Will Release Sarah Shourd

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) issued the following statement today in response to news that the Government of Iran released Sarah Shourd, one of three American individuals detained in Iran since July 31, 2009:

“I am greatly relieved by the news that Sarah Shourd, a constituent who has been unjustly imprisoned in Iran for over a year, has been released.

“I have long argued that the detainment of these three young American citizens is illegitimate and contrary to a basic respect for human rights.

“As we look forward to welcoming Sarah home, we must acknowledge that this tragedy will not be resolved until she is joined by her friends, Joshua Fattal and Shane Bauer, who remain unfairly imprisoned and separated from the outside world.

“I am hopeful that today’s uplifting development is an indication that the Government of Iran plans to meet these calls for justice, and that we will witness the swift release of Joshua and Shane as soon as possible.”  

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