The two Americans landed at a Washington state military base Saturday night after their freedom was secured with a secret mission by James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, according to officials.
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. — Two Americans released from captivity in North Korea returned to the United States Saturday night, landing at a Washington state military base after their departure was secured through a secret mission to the reclusive Communist country by the top U.S. intelligence official.
Matthew Miller of Bakersfield, Calif., and Kenneth Bae of Lynnwood, Wash., arrived at Joint Base Lewis-McChord around 9 p.m. PST. U.S. officials said the pair flew back with James Clapper, the director of national intelligence.
Bae, surrounded by family members, spoke briefly to the media after the plane carrying him and Miller landed.
“I just want to say thank you all for supporting me and standing by me,” he said.
He thanked President Obama and the many people who supported him and his family. He also thanked the North
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