[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 199 (Tuesday, November 16, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6299]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OF DANNY FENSTER

  (Mr. LEVIN of Michigan asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I am thrilled to celebrate the 
release of my constituent, journalist Danny Fenster, who was unjustly 
detained for 5\1/2\ months by the military junta in Burma.
  I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those involved in 
securing Danny's release, including: Governor Bill Richardson; our 
incredible diplomats in Burma, led by Ambassador Tom Vajda; Special 
Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, or SPEHA, Ambassador Roger 
Carstens; the State Department, from Tony Blinken on down; Chairman   
Gregory Meeks, and all of my colleagues in the House who stepped up.
  My heart is full for Danny's family. His parents, Buddy and Rose, his 
brother, Bryan, his amazing cousins, they have all shown such 
resilience, determination, and creativity throughout this difficult 
journey.
  I am so grateful for the powerful outpouring of support across 
Michigan and this entire country. Our communities rallied together to 
support Danny and the Fenster family. And now, by sticking together and 
keeping the faith, we have brought Danny home.

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