On the recordMay 16, 2017
On May 6, Nigerian Government officials announced the release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls who have been held captive by Boko Haram since April 20, 2014. I couldn't believe it. It is truly, truly a reason for celebration, and I thank each and every Member of this House who has shown support for this extremely endless cause. Mr. Speaker, I am thrilled for the families whose daughters were among the 82 released, but we cannot forget that there are still 113 waiting to be freed. Nigerian President Buhari has vowed to bring them all home. When we began this fight, the lives of more than 200 girls were at stake. Slowly but surely, we are making progress. The release of the 82 underscores why we cannot give up. We have to keep pushing and pressing, doing everything we can to ensure that this fight doesn't end until the last girl has returned home. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow is Wear Something Red Wednesday, and I hope that this news will compel every Member of Congress to wear something red and show his or her support for the #bringbackourgirls movement. Women of Congress, wear your red scarf, a gift for Valentine's Day from Congresswoman Dingell. Men of Congress, wear a red tie, Republicans and Democrats, and tweet, tweet, tweet. ____________________
