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Before we could fight for Stephen Hubbard’s freedom, we had to find him. On @FaceTheNation, I explained the legal work and sustained diplomatic engagement that helped bring him home — and why the Trump administration’s insistence on keeping his case a top priority made the difference in the end. Stephen is recovering with his family back in the United States. Other Americans remain detained in Russia. The channels that helped secure Stephen’s release remain open for them as discussions to get all Americans home continue. Watch our conversation below. youtu.be/mWWKvLTA16A