The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: We are writing to urge you to take action to secure the immediate release of Alan Gross, an American citizen imprisoned in Cuba since December 2009 for his work on a U.S. government (USAID) project to increase Internet access in Cubas J ewish community. Alans situation has become increasingly urgent. In May, as Alan turned 65-years-old, he declared that he would not spend another birthday in prison, no matter what that entailed. Alans desperation is no surprise. The conditions of his captivity are bleak, and his health is deteriorating. Alan spends 24 hours a day in a small cell with two other prisoners. In addition to the 100 pounds Alan has lost over the last five years, he has now lost vision in his right eye, and severe hip pain prevents him from walking. The separation he has been forced to endure from his family and friends has been devastating. In J une, Alan was unable to be by his 92-year-old mothers side when she passed away. His wife and daughters also continue to suffer, as they reach milestones in their lives and endure personal trials and tribulations without his presence and support. Alan went to Cuba on behalf of our government. His immediate release from prison in Cuba and return to the U.S. must be a priority for our nation. Indeed, we believe this is a moral imperative. Our communities are gravely concerned that Alan continues to languish in a Cuban prison nearly five years after his arrest. We ask, with all respect, that you take whatever steps are necessary to ensure a prompt end to Alans, and his familys, continuing nightmare. Sincerely, Rabbi Bruce D. Aft Rabbi Ron Aigen Rabbi Alan M. Alpert Rabbi Daniel Alter Rabbi Nissan Antine Rabbi Charles L. Arian Rabbi Shmuel Ariel Rabbi Kenneth Auman Rabbi Stephen Baars Rabbi Andy Bachman Rabbi Andrew Baker Rabbi Marvin Bash Rabbi Eliot J . 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