Published January 13, 2015
Reaction to news that Elizabeth Smart was found:
"All the children out there deserve to come home to their parents the way that Elizabeth has come back to us. I just hope and pray that Congress will quickly pass the Amber Alert so those children will have a better chance. It was nothing but a miracle."
-- Ed Smart, Elizabeth's father.
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"Thank the Lord God almighty, I thank you for your prayers."
-- Cynthia Smart Owens, Elizabeth's aunt.
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"She said there was no way, she had two people with her at all times."
-- Smart family spokesman Chris Thomas, about the teen's chances of escaping.
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"Do miracles still exist? The answer is yes. Words cannot express how grateful we are for the prayers around the world. We have Elizabeth back."
-- Dave Smart, Elizabeth's uncle.
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"I think you can imagine what the reunion was like. It was emotional, it was exciting, it was a thrill for everybody, her parents were in tears.
-- Salt Lake City Police Chief Rick Dinse.
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"This much I can assure you -- that those responsible for these acts against Elizabeth will be vigorously prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
-- U.S. Attorney Paul Warner.
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"How can I even talk? This is such a miracle When I heard it, I thought it was a prank. I had given up hope -- I mean, where would she have been? Who would have taken care of her for a year?"
-- neighbor Lynne Godfrey
https://www.foxnews.com/story/reaction-to-smarts-discovery