Chairman McCaul on the Two-Year Anniversary since the Taliban’s Detainment of Ryan Corbett

Manila, Philippines - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the two-year mark since Ryan Corbett's wrongful detainment by the Taliban. Chairman McCaul called on the Biden-Harris administration to prioritize bringing Ryan home as his health deteriorates and he continues to be held in horrific conditions.

"Two years ago, Ryan Corbett, an innocent American working to improve the lives of everyday Afghans, was taken prisoner by the terrorist Taliban regime. Since then, Ryan has suffered cruel treatment and torture at the hands of the Taliban. He has been held in inhumane conditions without regular access to meals, sunlight, or proper medical care.

"Despite repeated requests, President Biden has still not met with Ryan's wife Anna or their family. Ryan's mental and physical health is deteriorating daily, yet the Biden-Harris administration still has no plan to bring him home. As chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I will not rest until Ryan is returned home to his family."

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