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Representing the U.S. government, the negotiator felt an immense emotional weight during the process. Describing the events as a highlight of his career, he emphasized that their success did not come from any concessions, but rather through a carefully crafted negotiation strategy. The negotiator was able to not only secure the release of the hostages but also persuade the Venezuelan government to facilitate the return of illegal Venezuelan immigrants residing in the U.S., all without any financial exchange or exchange of hostages.