Paul Whelan, who was recently freed in a prisoner swap with Russia, expressed his gratitude towards American lawmakers for their efforts in securing his release during his visit to Capitol Hill. Whelan revealed that he spent the last five days of his detention in solitary confinement, but his resilience helped him endure the challenging experience. He also conveyed a message of hope to other American detainees, stating, 'We're coming for you.' Whelan specifically thanked the Michigan delegation for their support during this arduous ordeal.