Saeed Abedini was released from an Iranian prison in January after
three and a half years. Since returning home the United States, the
pastor has visited Washington, D.C. to thank the congressmen and
political leaders that campaigned and prayed for his release.
Abedini has now shared that President Obama himself sent a letter, thanking him for his “unyielding faith.”
Abedini said, "I received my first letter in my first new address from
President Obama. The letter was in answer to my thank you which I had
sent him while at the Billy Graham Training Center just after I arrived
in the U.S.”
In the letter, Obama wrote, "As President, I made a vow that our
country would do everything in its power to win your release. I want to
personally convey to you how gratified I am that we were finally able to
do so.
"As you know, I was joined by many of our fellow Americans in praying
for your freedom. We all now give thanks that you are home. Many will
continue to be inspired by your unyielding faith and courage in the face
of great adversity.”
Many political and religious leaders criticized Obama’s efforts to
release Abedini from captivity, claiming the President did not take
enough action in the matter. However, Abedini spoke only words of
gratitude to the President throughout his time in prison, according to The Christian Post.
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