WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2022: * * * House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in response to the hostage situation yesterday at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. "I am relieved that the hostages held yesterday at Congregation Beth Israel were freed and are safe, and I thank law enforcement for their successful efforts. This incident - like others before more PR