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In reply to the discussion: Sen Van Hollen en route to El Salvador right now [View all]
FBaggins
(28,669 posts)32. Why would they need to?
He can’t get access to the prison (let alone an individual prisoner) without the government’s approval.
He can drive around and do photo ops all day long if he wants to… how would it benefit them to detain him?
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I don't think they will detain him, but I do wonder if they will deny him entry to the country
PortTack
Apr 2025
#40
I remember my family in San Francisco and the story about that event................
Lovie777
Apr 2025
#9
Can't help but recall Rep. Ryan's tragic journey to the Jim Jones cult years ago. Hope
allegorical oracle
Apr 2025
#20
My first thought. There is history when a lone brave Congressional Rep or Senator try to do the right thing--
hlthe2b
Apr 2025
#21
At least HE is trying... May the Senator remain safe and gain information/evidence that will
hlthe2b
Apr 2025
#19