The parents of Austin Tice, an American journalist kidnapped in Syria nearly a decade ago, told CNN they received support from President Joe Biden on efforts to bring their son home
In an interview with Jake Tapper on"The Lead" Tuesday, Marc Tice said Biden told them"he supported the efforts that are underway and other efforts that may create positive movement" to get Austin home."One of the efforts underway is pushing to get engagement and engagement that sustained," between the US and Syria, which do not have diplomatic relations.
Marc Tice added"there are whispers on the wind and we still get contacted by people in Syria that think they might know something, but as far as an actual channel to someone that we know has that information? Doesn't exist."The meeting at the White House Monday happened following the Tices attendance at White House Correspondents' Dinner over the weekend, where they were recognized by the White House Correspondents Association President.
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