Freed Americans land in the U.S., reunite with loved ones

President Biden and Vice President Harris greeted Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva when they arrived at Joint Andrews in Maryland after being freed from prison in Russia. Biden said the release was a “long time in coming.”

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[genghis_connie]

We’re a country, not a business. Diplomacy is careful and takes skill; it’s not braggadocios, bombastic or stupidly prideful.

I’m so glad these folks are home, and that President Biden was at the helm.

[theWZZA]

Glad to see these folks on American soil. There is no place like home.

[vivianmartinez]

Welcome home the land of freedom. Like Biden said "the diplomacy it's very important", and that President Biden is an expert, also because all years of experience and respect. President Biden will be remember as a man, senator, father, husband, friend and wonderful President!! Thank you Mr. President.

[madelinemercado]

Thank God they are home safe and sound, big day for America

[chris]

Politics aside…this was 100% wholesome. Period.

[jrodayeoh]

I'm moved to tears seeing this. What a great job Biden's admin did!

[LifeExotics]

Glad to see Americans back home. Please don't fly to Russia as an American.

[Alma-gxlh]

Thank you President Biden, VP Harris, Sec. Blinken and all the members of the negotiating team, the American Allied countries especially Germany for making this happen. Thank you thank you thank you

[delsings]

I'm so glad they are back home! 🎉🇺🇸

[catalinacurio]

What a legacy to leave as president, this reunion is so moving. 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙💙💙💙

[eleanorek.leslie]

Wow!! Take about an accomplished President with a competent Vice President at his side!!! We could not be more blessed!!😊💕😊💙😊

[franciswoo]

Thank you for electing President Biden 2020 and families are united and innocent peoples are free and come November 24 vote with your heart

[Inn-]

We are thankful to our President!!! 🇺🇸

[Carol.Allison]

Well done President Biden & VP Harris for getting your citizens home where they belong, WELCOME HOME 🇺🇲
From the UK 🇬🇧

[gsusan]

Thank you, President Biden and Vice President Harris, for the work that you and your staff did in facilitating the return of these people. God bless them and their families as they reunite.

[edgarpena]

Think about the significance of this, along with the passage of time.... This is very significant as we will see, with the passage of time.... Think about the significance....

[haywardjr.]

Moving!! See, now that's what intelligent, & diplomatic politicians do!! Serving& Caring bout the people is such a Big part o' their work. God Bless America!!

[Wizardof]

Legal refreshing OFFICIAL ACTS. Keep 'em coming Joey.

[maryjohnson]

THANK our HEAVENLY FATHER for Paul and all the other hostages coming home. THANK President Biden and Vice President Harris for convincing Putin for letting Paul and all the hostages FREE!✝️🙏💕🇺🇸

[jimliacone]

I bet harris and biden worked so hard for this day!