Rep. Chris Smith Calls on Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to Provide Proof That Bishop Alvarez is Alive
August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2023:
United States Representative Chris Smith (NJ-04), the Chair of the House Global Human Rights subcommittee and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, today called on Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to provide proof that Bishop Alvarez is alive and to allow the Red Cross to examine the Bishop:
"Bishop Alvarez, a courageous and compassionate serva . . .
United States Representative Chris Smith (NJ-04), the Chair of the House Global Human Rights subcommittee and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, today called on Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to provide proof that Bishop Alvarez is alive and to allow the Red Cross to examine the Bishop:
"Bishop Alvarez, a courageous and compassionate serva . . .