08/27/2000
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"The United States and 65 other countries came together to negotiate the Convention in response to abuses in the intercountry adoption process, including illegal child trafficking."
"This is a night to celebrate, a night of joy, a night of gratitude."
"I applaud the House of Representatives for passing vital legislation today to combat trafficking in humans and strengthen and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)."
"This is a day for celebration."