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| http://sires.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/congressman-sires-statement-on-alan-gross-5-year-imprisonment-in-cuba | Congressman Sires Statement on Alan Gross 5 Year Imprisonment in Cuba | 2014-12-03 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Democrat | House | NJ | Albio Sires | S001165 | sires.house.gov | legacy | (Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Albio Sires issued the following statement regarding the fifth year anniversary of Alan Gross’ imprisonment in Cuba: “Today marked the fifth year that former USAID contractor and U.S. citizen Alan Gross has languished in a Cuban prison. Not a day goes by that I do not pray for him and his family to see an end to this unimaginable nightmare. The way by which Mr. Gross, 65 years old today and in ill health, was unwarrantedly detained, falsely tried, and then imprisoned on groundless accusations is a sobering reminder of the Cuban government’s own unabashed practice of utilizing fear, incarceration, and unwarranted force to maintain control over the Cuban people. I am unequivocal in my commitment for the unconditional and expedient release of Mr. Gross. I do, however, implore the Administration to proceed with prudent haste to see to Mr. Gross’ release and avert succumbing to ill-conceived measures that will cast Mr. Gross as a pawn in what would be tantamount to a dangerous game of diplomatic chess. This is neither a game nor should we play into one. Mr. Gross needs be released unconditionally and allowed to come home now.” Congressman Sires serves as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere within the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for the 113th Congress. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |