Senator Collins' Statement on the Release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan from Russian Detention
August 01, 2024
August 01, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement on the release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan from their detention in Russian prison following a prisoner swap:
"I join all Americans in cheering the release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan who were unjustifiably detained on bogus charges in Russia, suffered through sham trials, and were used as political . . .
Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement on the release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan from their detention in Russian prison following a prisoner swap:
"I join all Americans in cheering the release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan who were unjustifiably detained on bogus charges in Russia, suffered through sham trials, and were used as political . . .