Ed Royce: “We heard powerful testimony about the importance of including women in peace negotiations around the world.”

Vladimir Putin is not our friend, and there is simply no comparing the actions of the United States with those of Putin's Russia.

I would like to thank Mr. Engel of New York for his friendship for over 20 years on the committee, but also for his shared leadership over the last 6 years on this committee. I would also like to thank him for his commitment over the years…

But I will ask both of you, we have got to engage with countries across Africa even the most challenging countries.

This bill is an excellent next step in countering this vile trade and will bring us one step closer to ensure that life and human dignity are respected.