https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/09/21/white-house-releases-passive-statement-on-irans-release-of-u-s-hikers/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:45:55 -0400<![CDATA[In welcoming the release of Shane Bauer and Joshua Fattal, two American hikers who have spent 26 months in an Iranian prison on bogus spying charges, the White House released the following statement in the name of President Obama:]]>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:32:44 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Pollock]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-pollock/2011/09/21/white-house-releases-passive-statement-on-irans-release-of-u-s-hikers-n153307