For Marine Amir Hekmati arrived home
in Flint, Mich. today, where he thanked everyone from the president to
“everyday Americans” for their support over the years while he was being
held in an Iranian prison.
“It’s great to be back in Flint. It’s my hometown. I love this city,”
the 32-year-old told reporters. “It’s been a very long road, a very long
journey... But despite all the difficulties, thank
God, thanks to everyone’s support – everyone from the president,
Congressman [Rep. Dan] Kildee, everyday Americans. I’m standing here
healthy, tall, with my head held high.”
Rep. Kildee, D-Mich., represents the district in which the Hekmati
family lives and has been a longtime advocate for Hekmati’s release. He
traveled to Germany with Hekmati’s sister to greet the freed prisoner.
