Risch Pushes State Department for Pastor Abedini's Release May 15, 2013 On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, Senator Risch talked with Under-Secretary of State Wendy Sherman about the status of Pastor Saeed Abedini's captivity in Iran. Risch continues to push the State Department for Abedini's release. Permalink: https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2013/5/risch-pushes-state-department-for-pastor-abedini-s-release
