A commenter at the meeting said the U.S. president’s actions and relationships would soon lead to the release of 20 people who have been confined for about two years.

The commenter said, “Because of the work you put in and honestly, there is no not only is there no other leader in the world that could have put this together, mister president ... we are going to see 20 living human beings emerge from the darkness into the light for the first time in 2 years.” The speaker added that the president used “the credibility and the power and the prestige of this office” and the relationships he created to make the outcome possible.

The remarks were delivered during the meeting’s public comment portion and were presented as the commenter’s assessment of diplomatic efforts; the transcript does not show any formal action, confirmation from government officials, or additional testimony verifying the claim. The commenter framed the moment as potentially “historic” and said it would reflect a president “committed to the ... human aspect of reuniting these.”

The transcript does not identify the commenter by name, nor does it cite any official announcement or documentation from the U.S. Department of State or other agencies confirming the release. No motions or votes relating to the claim were recorded in the provided transcript excerpt.