The United States expressed concern on Monday over a government-backed bill that paves the way for a member of Greece's most lethal guerrilla group to be released from jail. Meeting with his Greek counterpart in Washington, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said those who committed acts of terrorism should remain behind bars. "Our efforts on counterterrorism could not be more important together in the future," Kerry said in remarks with Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias at the State Department. "Nobody will become free." Hours before parliament formally approved the changes, aimed at reducing overcrowding and improving conditions at Greek prisons, U.S. Ambassador to Greece David Pearce said the law would dishonour the memory of Greek, U.S. and British diplomats killed in attacks.
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