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One Former Hostage Says Negotiate With ISIS—And Pay Ransoms If You Must
Tough Choices
The US should be more flexible and honest regarding its policy of never paying ransom for hostages.
Sarah Shourd
Published
Sep. 6 2014
6:55AM EDT
The Daily Beast
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