Livertyville, IL – Jim Carris, the independent business leader running for Illinois’ 10th Congressional District, has released a compelling new video about being hijacked and held hostage as a young boy by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a subset of the PLO.
In the video, Carris shares how this traumatic event profoundly shaped his worldview and solidified his commitment to ensuring that America remains a global leader in the fight for human rights and the defense of our allies, including Israel.
“As someone who has lived through the horror of being a hostage, I know firsthand the importance of a strong, unwavering commitment to protecting innocent human lives and maintaining strong national security with ironclad allies like Israel,” Carris said. “My experience has instilled in me a deep understanding of the necessity for American leadership on the world stage.”
The video also underscores Carris’s dedication to advocating for the immediate release of the remaining hostages, an effort he believes the current administration has failed to pursue. Carris calls on both the Biden administration and Congressman Brad Schneider to take decisive action immediately.
“My commitment to securing the release of all hostages is unyielding,” Carris declared. “The failure to bring them home is unacceptable, and I will continue to fight until every last one of them is returned home.”
Carris’s candid and heartfelt message serves as a reminder of the stakes involved in global conflicts and the need for strong, principled leadership. The video can be viewed at www.carrisforcongress.com and on social media channels, including YouTube.
Jim Carris is a local business leader running for Congress in Illinois’ 10th District, which consists of Chicago’s north and northwest suburbs, including Lake and portions of Cook and McHenry Counties. He’s a new, independent leader who will make the economy, public safety, and national security his focus.