WND - Finally! U.S. asks for jailed pastor's freedom

By Michael Carl, WND.com

The wife of imprisoned American pastor Saeed Abedini says she’s “very encouraged” by Secretary of State John Kerry’s call for Iran to release Abedini from prison.

Kerry released the statement while traveling in the Middle East with President Obama. . . .

“It took a congressional hearing – which the State Department refused to attend – increasing pressure from Congress and the media – meetings with the State Department – and more than 500,000 signatures on our petition calling for Pastor Saeed’s release,” Sekulow said. . . .

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