Paul Whelan, freed in prisoner swap with Russia, tells other American detainees: "We're coming for you"

Washington — Nearly seven weeks after the Russians handed over Paul Whelan on a tarmac in Ankara, Turkey, the Marine veteran stood on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with a message for other Americans who are held abroad. 

"We're coming for you," he told reporters Tuesday night after he met with lawmakers. "It might take time, but we're coming." 

Whelan said he spoke with lawmakers about how the government can better support detainees after they're released.