All of us are praying that they will be merciful and these people will be released.

This is unusual for it to have gone on sometime without contact.

They knew that their only protection was in the power of the love of God and of their Iraqi and international co-workers.

Together we have endured uncertainty, hope, fear, grief and now joy.

The fact that there are no demands made or timelines set is also hopeful.

Those who had held them and were guarding them were not present in the location where they were found.

We know the risks involved. It's very much a part of our training.

Our intentions are to promote human rights for everyone, we're not there to change anyone's religion. We pray once they (the hostages' captors) understand that and hear from our Muslim and Arab supporters, they will be released.

Our hearts are filled with joy this morning. Our gladness is bittersweet that Tom is not alive to join his colleagues in this celebration.

We remember with tears Tom Fox. We had longed for the day when all four men would be released together. Our gladness today is bittersweet by the fact that Tom is not alive to join his colleagues in the celebration.