David Kramer, President of the U.S. human rights NGO Freedom House, has written a letter of congratulations to Mikhail Khodorkovsky ahead of his 50th birthday.

Kramer writes, “We at Freedom House hope you will be celebrating your next birthday at home with your family and friends.”

The full text can be read below.

David Kramer's Birthday Letter to Mikhail Khodorkovsky by mbkcenter