NEW: Sec. Antony Blinken hails release of Brittney Griner, resolves to also get Paul Whelan returned: 'I wholeheartedly wish we could have brought Paul home today on the same plane with Brittney.'
President Joe Biden confirmed that WNBA star Brittney Griner is on her way back to the U.S. and will be back within 24 hours.President Joe Biden speaks to reporters about the release of WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner by Russia as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Vice President Kamala Harris and Cherelle Griner look on in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, Dec. 8, 2022.
David Whelan also made sure to note he and his family were happy Griner has been released and said he knew the cases"were not intertwined." this is the event we wish for so much for our own family. She will be reunited with her family. Brittney is free. And Paul is still a hostage."LinkBrittney Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, called the past months “one of the darkest moments of my life,” but flashed a large smile on her face knowing “BG” will be home soon.
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