On behalf of my family, Mr. Chairman, I ask for the support of this committee, the support of the House and all of Congress, to use its influence and to persuade the British Government to honor its longstanding promise to establish a…

It is admirable that the Prime Minister has admitted collusion and apologized for it, but it is really too much to admit a government crime and then say it will not be investigated.

The deliberate decision not to proceed with the public inquiry is a glaring public breach of faith.

It continues to protect those responsible for the murder of Patrick Finucane.

I will be asking Members of Congress to sign a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to conduct the promised inquiry.

We can't let that stop us from working for the safe return of abducted Americans.

As elected officials, every person on this dais feels a passionate responsibility to help our constituents, and we must remain vigilant and committed to all American children who are far from home, far from their families, through no fault…

I am honored to welcome Colin Bower, a constituent from Newton, and most importantly a devoted father to his two sons.

We are not going to forget about these cases.

The United States has an obligation to its citizens to see that our laws are enforced, and that the rights of our citizens will not be infringed by blatantly illegal acts.

Congressman Smith, thank you so much for permitting me to come back and address the subcommittee as it confronts international parental abduction.