He never once said her name. I went to the Senate floor, I gave floor speeches. I shined a light. And globally, many the Pope got involved, shining a light, defending her. And Sudan released [Miriam Ibrahim]...the pressure became so great. Sudan released her. And Ben, I'll tell you, it's an amazing thing. I actually got to meet Miriam Ibrahim when she came to Washington, and I asked her, she was a little bitty woman. (32:11–32:13)
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Asserts that international pressure led to Miriam Ibrahim's release from Sudan.
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