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Chairwoman McClain’s Statement on the Release of American Hostage

WASHINGTON —House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) issued the following statement after Edan Alexander was released from Hamas’ captivity. He is the last living American held captive.

“Another American family has been reunited. We remain in awe of the strength demonstrated by the families and victims who have faced the unthinkable,” Chairwoman McClain said. “President Trump vowed to bring home hostages, and he has kept that promise. I am optimistic this will get us closer to the end of the Israel-Hamas war.”