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Senate Passes Resolution Seeking Release of Dansville Man From Taliban

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday spoke on the Senate floor following Senate passage of his bipartisan resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Ryan Corbett after more than 600 days of unjust detention by the Taliban. Leader Schumer and Leader McConnell jointly introduced the resolution on Monday, asking for the Senate to pass the resolution before Ryan’s birthday, which is April 13th.

Senator Schumer’s comments can be seen below:

Ryan and his family left Afghanistan when American forces withdrew in 2021. He returned a year later to salvage what was left of his business and pay his employees when he was unlawfully detained. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney says Corbett is being held in a basement cell without regular access to a bathroom, sunlight, or medical care. Other Westerners who have been released from the prison where Ryan is being held report that he is in deteriorating health. Ryan’s family has been fighting for his release in silence but decided to go public because of fears for his life.

Rep. Tenney has introduced the Ryan Corbett Resolution, calling for his immediate release.

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