WASHINGTON, DC- Following the news that three Americans who were captured while hiking in Iran were charged with espionage by the Iranian government, U.S. Senators Bob Casey and Arlen Specter released the following statement:
“After more than 100 days in captivity, these young hikers and their families have suffered enough. Josh, Sarah and Shane clearly got lost and accidently strayed across the border into Iran. The Iranian government should recognize Josh, Sarah and Shane for what they are – hikers, plain and simple -- and release them immediately.”
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