Bush hails second hostage release as others remain in danger
President George W. Bush welcomed the second American hostage home from Lebanon and urged a broader freedom effort. He thanked Iran and Syria and said normal relations require all captives to be released. Bush noted no objection to Iran-reported calls for releasing a Shiite cleric.
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Terence Hunt
White House
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Lebanon
Robert Polhill
Beirut
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Syria
Israel
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Tehran
Reed Freed After 43 Months in Captivity in Beirut
Frank Reed, a 57 year old Malden educator, was released in Beirut after 43 months in captivity. He thanked Syria for help and expressed hope for the remaining hostages as six Americans and sixteen Westerners still held in Lebanon. He described lengthy blindfolds and a bland routine but said he would soon be home.
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Malden
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Fahima “Fifi” Reed
U.S
Wiesbaden
Germany
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Tehran Times
Washington
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Ministry
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