Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 443, the bipartisan Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, sponsored by Representatives Walberg and Sablan. =========================== NOTE =========================== On February 5, 2024, page H408, in the third column, the following appeared: Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 443, the bipartisan Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, sponsored by Representatives The online version has been corrected to read: Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 443, the bipartisan Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, sponsored by Representatives ========================= END NOTE ========================= Human trafficking is a blight upon civil society--everyone can agree, and it is an issue that remains one of the greatest challenges of our time. According to the International Labor Organization, in 2022, an estimated 27.6 million victims are trafficked on any given day. Roughly one in six endangered runaways reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is likely a victim of child sex trafficking. These horrid crimes are committed by those who prey on the innocent and vulnerable. We have seen stories right here at home of human trafficking operations taking place at our own southern border. When our nation's borders are left wide open, the cartels are emboldened--and act with impunity--as they enslave innocent boys and girls. H.R.…”