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PHOTOS: Alan Gross Steps Out On U.S. Soil After Release From Cuban Prison

By Catherine Thompson
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December 17, 2014 11:39 a.m.
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Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) on Wednesday captured American contractor Alan Gross’ first steps on U.S. soil in five years, after he was released from prison in Cuba.

Flake, along with Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), accompanied Gross on the plane from Cuba to the U.S.

Here are some other photos of Gross’ return:

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Catherine Thompson (@kt_thomps)  Catherine Thompson is a senior editor for Talking Points Memo in New York City. She came to the site in 2013 and reported on national affairs. Previously, she worked as a research assistant to investigative reporter Wayne Barrett. She can be reached at catherine@talkingpointsmemo.com.
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