"In 2013, 60 percent of the child sex trafficking victims recovered as a part of an FBI nationwide raid from over 70 cities were children from foster care or group homes."
"I look forward to continuing working with my colleagues."
"we cannot continue to fail our Nation's children."
"Unfortunately, the child welfare system as a whole has not truly recognized trafficking as a crisis within the foster care population."
"We must remember that child sex predators, when they commit these crimes against our youth, are trying to steal the soul of the victim when they commit sexual assault."
"I will soon introduce the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, along with Congresswoman Maloney from New York."
"It is clear we need a comprehensive approach to prevent the victimization of our children."
"To address the gaps, I have introduced H.R. 1732, the Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act."
"these first steps do not require additional Federal funding."
"I am very appreciative of your ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for foster youth and families."
"the fact is that if it is a third party who is the perpetrator of abuse, then it doesn't fall within most State statutes."