Thomas Suozzi tweeted the following:
"These American heroes were held captive for 444 days by Iranian militants. Despite being tortured and held in solitary confinenment, they refused to denounce or sign fraudulent statements condemning the United States.These American heroes deserve this honor. (2/2)"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Thomas Suozzi:
"BREAKING: The Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act is now heading to the Presidents desk! (1/2)"Read on Twitter
"I was 17 years old in 1979 and I well remember, as many Americans do, that the Iran Hostage Crisis was a painful time in our history. But that pain cannot stop us from recognizing the true pain and sacrifice by these special Americans. (3/3)"Read on Twitter
"BREAKING later this evening: The Iran Hostage Congressional Gold Medal will pass the House and head to the Presidents desk to be signed into law.(1/3)"Read on Twitter
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