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The State Department warned U.S. companies and hostages’ families against secret talks with terrorists who hold Americans. “Payment of ransom or other concessions to terrorists in exchange for the release of hostages increases the danger that others will be taken hostage,” a statement said. Any company or person who tries to make a private deal with terrorists will not get “U.S. government approval or cooperation,” the statement said.
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