Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I want to start by thanking Congresswoman Frederica Wilson and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee for their leadership on continuing to ensure that we don't forget about the 276 young women who were stolen from their families 2 years ago. I traveled to Nigeria with Congresswoman Wilson and Congresswoman Jackson Lee right after the kidnapping in order to see what kind of efforts were being made to get them back. This kidnapping received international attention for a short time and then, like the girls, it disappeared. We are standing here exactly 2 years later while the Chibok girls, who we call ``our girls,'' remain hidden and subject to unimaginable crimes. Boko Haram, the deadliest terrorist organization in the world, wants to silence these girls. I stand here with my colleagues to give ``our girls'' a stronger voice than the terrorists and more power than fear. I want the Chibok girls to know that they are our daughters and we will not give up until they are returned. ____________________”