Chuck Schumer: “Two years later, thanks to the advocacy of the hostage…”

“First. Ever Capitol menorah lighting. We were joined by the Bebes family whose family members were taken hostage by Hamas and murdered in captivity. Two years later, thanks to the advocacy of the hostage families, all living hostages held by Hamas are back home with their families. And only one hostage remains in Hamas captivity. We hope that that hostage will come home soon as well. We remain committ to.” (20:24–20:34)

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