As you can imagine, this is just one of the most exciting days for all of us. We were thrilled to hear that Jill Carroll was released and will be back with her family. People all over the world have been praying and working for this. |
It is always difficult to see someone speaking under coercion and under these circumstances. |
It is always difficult to see someone speaking under coercion and under these circumstances. We are seeking more information about the letter that Jill refers to in the video. We remain in constant contact with Jill's family and are still doing everything possible to obtain Jill's release. |
Jill's ability to help others understand the issues facing all groups in Iraq has been invaluable. |
Neither we, nor the family, nor anyone that we know of were involved with negotiations. This really was a bolt out of the blue. |
She is a professional journalist whose only goal has been to report truthfully about Iraq and to promote understanding. |
The chorus of Muslim leaders condemning this kidnapping has been larger and louder than has been heard for some time. We earnestly hope these voices of opposition to this crime will continue on behalf of all hostage victims until this practice stops. |
The chorus of Muslim leaders condemning this kidnapping has been louder and louder than has been heard for some time. |
This has been a difficult week for Jill's family and for us. |
This has been a difficult week for Jill's family and for us. Jill's deep love for Iraq and the Iraqi people have come out in the published statements by a number of her Iraqi friends and fellow reporters. She is committed to helping the world understand the great good to be found in Iraq and its people, despite the struggles it is going through now. |
This is an exciting day. We couldn't be happier. We are so pleased she'll be back with her family. The prayers of people all over the world have been answered. |
Today is just a wonderful day of rejoicing. Jill's friends at the Monitor can't wait to see her and there is no way to thank everyone -- everyone at the press, everyone around the world, all government officials, all Iraqi people, our hearts go out to you in thanks. Bless you all for all that you have done to give Jill and her family this tremendous, wonderfully happy day. |
Today's just a wonderful day of rejoicing. |
We add our voice to those of Arabs around the world, and especially to those in Iraq , who have condemned this act of kidnapping. We ask that she be returned to the protection of her family immediately. |
We appreciate the wide ranging efforts being made by Iraqi and US officials to secure Jill's release. We hope that today's encouraging statements about Jill's condition and prospects for safe return are proved correct. |