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Bob Casey Jr.: “I introduced a resolution with Senator Daines calling for…”

Featuring: Bob Casey Jr., Democratic | Former U.S. Senate, Pennsylvania

Bob Casey Demands Release Of US Teacher Sentenced To 14 Years In Russian Penal Colony

Published June 6, 2024 | Video Starts at 04:22

Our thoughts and prayers remain with Mark and his family, but we must also act to act to bring him home. That's why I introduced a resolution with Senator Daines calling for Mark's release. and urging the Biden administration to prioritize Mark's case in all all of its interactions with the Russian government. I'm proud that the resolution passed the Senate just last night. (04:22–04:39)

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Asserts that Bob Casey Jr. introduced a resolution with Senator Daines for Mark Fogel's release.

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“Mark Fogel is a teacher from Oakmont, Pennsylvania, imprisoned by Russia.”
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“On August 14, 2021, Mark Fogle was arrested by Russian authorities.”
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“Mark had medically prescribed marijuana in his luggage.”
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“Mark's worsening medical conditions should not require him to serve the full 14-year sentence.”
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“It has been 1,026 days since Mark's initial arrest.”
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“Mark Fogel would be almost 75 years old by the end of his current 14-year prison sentence.”
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“The resolution passed the Senate just last night.”
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“Combating antisemitism has been a top priority of mine for my entire time in the Senate.”
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“I've consistently taken strong actions to address [antisemitism], including working to pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act since 2016.”
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“The Anti Defamation League has tracked the highest numbers of antisemitic incidents ever, ever in the United States in 2023.”
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“There were over 8,800 instances, including 2,177 cases of vandalism and 161 assaults.”
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“The House has already passed its version of the Antisemitism Awareness Act.”
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“This bill is co-sponsored by 15 Democrats and 15 Republicans all across the length and breadth of the country.”
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“The Office of Civil Rights needs to hire hundreds more people to do this, and I think it's a worthy investment.”
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