WATCH: Obama Delivers Statement on Release of U.S. Soldier

President Barack Obama will make a statement from the White House Rose Garden on Saturday afternoon, May 31 regarding the release of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held as a prisoner of war by the Taliban for five years. Live coverage of the event will begin at approximately 6:15 p.m. ET.

UPDATE 6:35p.m.: Watch the full speech below:

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