Obama Met with Family of ISIS Hostage Kayla Mueller While in AZ
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Courtesy Mueller Family(PHOENIX) — While on a trip Friday to the Phoenix VA Hospital, President Obama met with the family of American ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller.
Obama met with Carl and Marsha Mueller, the parents of Kayla Mueller, and Kayla’s brother Eric, according to White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz. The family lives in Arizona.
The President expressed his and the First Lady’s condolences for Kayla’s death, which was confirmed last month.
He also “appreciated” the chance to hear more from the Muellers about Kayla’s dedication to assisting those in need around the world, and recognized the family’s efforts to set up the foundation “Kayla’s Hands” to improve the lives of others, according to Schultz .
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