Release of American Andy Huynh

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Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, today I am proud to recognize and celebrate the freedom of Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh, who resides in Alabama's Fourth Congressional District, which I am honored to represent.

I was informed yesterday that Andy Huynh, along with Alex Drueke, another Alabamian who had gone missing, have been freed from their captivity in eastern Ukraine and are safe at the U.S. Embassy in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh undergoing a medical evaluation.

In June, I was alerted that Andy and Alex--both former U.S. service members--had gone missing after volunteering to fight alongside the Ukrainian Army following the unprovoked Russian invasion.

Since hearing of Andy's disappearance, my office has worked to gather any information possible to share with Andy's loved ones and stayed in contact with the U.S. Department of State in the hopes of bringing Andy back home.

I know that Andy's fiancee, Joy Black, and soon to be mother-in-law, Darla Black, have been ever faithful in their prayers and efforts to seek Andy's release, never losing hope. Today their faith has been rewarded and Andy is safe. Furthermore, the same can be also said about Alex's family, as they have been ever diligent in working toward his release.

I thank all of my colleagues and fellow citizens for their prayers for Andy's safety. When Andy Huynh and Alex Drueke return to Alabama, I look forward to meeting them and their families in person. We are thankful to God for their safe release.

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