Time is of the essence

“If we get them quick enough we can save them, but time is of the essence,” McGuire said.

"Recent evidence from those released, as well as the shocking conditions of the hostages released last Saturday, leaves no room for doubt - time is of the essence, and all hostages must be urgently rescued from this horrific situation," it warned.

“Time is of the essence for us to grab hold of the fire and start getting containment.”

“Time is of the essence - many of the hostages are still alive and enduring impossible conditions of abuse, starvation and isolation,” it warned.

But with renewed tax cuts—and the tariffs to pay for them—an early priority, time is of the essence.