Erik Paulsen: “During the month of November, we celebrate and promote the wonderful and selfless commitment to adoption, as it is…”

“During the month of November, we celebrate and promote the wonderful and selfless commitment to adoption, as it is National Adoption Month. Last year, American parents proudly adopted over 135,000 children at birth, in foster homes, and from overseas. However, I would like to bring special attention to the many American families that are no longer permitted to adopt children from places such as Guatemala and Russia. I have signed on to two separate letters with bipartisan support from Members of both the House and the Senate to urge the Guatemalan and the Russian Governments to once again resume intercountry adoption cases for American families. Mr. Speaker, every child deserves to grow up in a loving family. We should not be limited by the country they are born into. Let's refresh our commitment to creating more effective strategies and opportunities to work towards a day when every child has an opportunity to be in a safe and loving home. ____________________”