On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
In closing, I just want to say again how proud I am of our Congress and our colleagues on both sides of the aisle coming together to work on very, very important legislation dealing with those who have been trafficked. Human trafficking is a travesty, it is a heinous crime, and it is today's modern-day slavery. This is something that we must eradicate in this country. This is what the American people need for us to be a part of and work on. I am just so happy that we are dealing with an issue that is going to affect so many out there in this country who do not have a voice right now. We have the opportunity now to stand up for what is right. We have the opportunity to do what is right, and by us working together and having legislation that will be sponsored in the Senate, as many of us do, we feel very strongly that this will become law, and we will be able to enact it and help those victims so that they can be looking towards recovery and empowering their lives. Mr. Speaker, this is a very important day with 12 different bills that we are addressing. I am just so proud to be a part of it. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
