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   Steve Herman (w7voa@journa.host)'s status on Friday, 02-Aug-2024 01:37:17 JST Steve Herman

   "This is a very good afternoon," says President Biden, flanked by families of American prisoners released by Russia in a historic swap.

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     "Why didn't he do it when he was president?" President Biden replies when asked about Trump's assertion he could have gotten all the Americans released without concessions.

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     "We'll continue to work for the release of all American wrongfully detained Americans around the world," adds President Biden.

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     President Biden leads singing of 'Happy Birthday' for Miriam, turning 13 tomorrow. She's the daughter of RFE/RL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva.

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     "This is an incredible relief for all the families gathered here" resulting from an incredible feat of complex and difficult diplomacy," says President Biden.

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     "This deal includes the release of Russian political prisoners, says President Biden. "The United States helped secure their release, as well."