Article: DAUGHTERS PRAISE DAD IN `ABDUCTION' 2 KIDS TAKEN FROM MOM BY FATHER 19 YEARS AGO.(News/National/International)

Byline: Robin Estrin Associated Press

BOSTON -- Two young women whose father allegedly kidnapped them from their mother 19 years ago stood by him Monday, portraying him as a loving dad who did what he had to do to protect his daughters.

``I firmly believe what happened with my sister and I some 19 years ago happened for a good reason - my dad wanted us to be safe and to grow up happy, healthy and strong,'' Lisa Martin, 21, said at a news conference with her sister, Rachael, 23.

``We'd like to say, `Daddy, we love you,' '' she said.

Neither of the sisters mentioned their mother, Barbara Kurth, with whom they have not been reunited. Over ...

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