Maxine Waters: “I rise once again to condemn the genocide that is taking place in Darfur, Sudan and to voice my support for the…”

“I rise once again to condemn the genocide that is taking place in Darfur, Sudan and to voice my support for the individuals and organizations throughout the United States who work tirelessly to stop this crime against humanity. I would like to recognize the ``Teens Against Genocide'' organization--also known as ``TAG,'' in particular, for its efforts in Los Angeles, California. Among many other events, TAG has joined with religious, advocacy, and charity groups in the area to organize ``Camp Darfur.'' Camp Darfur is an ``interactive awareness and education event that [brings] attention to the ongoing genocide in Darfur and [gives] individuals the opportunity to discover their own power to make a difference.'' On April 7, 2006, Camp Darfur first opened in Lennox, California, on the sports field of Lennox Middle School adjacent to LAX. In addition, TAG organized a rally and brought Camp Darfur to Westwood, California last Sunday, April 23, 2006. Through candlelight vigils, interactive presentations, video, photography, speeches from experts, legislators, and educators, simulated refugee camp exercises, the groups joining TAG are expanding the awareness of the atrocities taking place in Sudan to bring about peace. It is even more significant that teens are undertaking such mature efforts of advocacy for issues in which they truly believe.…”