The TVPA's decisive condemnation of modern slavery reflects our society's recognition that human trafficking is fundamentally incompatible with the values of any nation that aspires toward the ideals of freedom, human rights, and the rule of law.
Smith emphasizes the importance of the TVPA in combating human trafficking.
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It is long overdue for a comprehensive investigation and review, and I urge the HHS OIG to look closely to determine whether it has violated federal standards for federal funding recipients.
Thank God we had a Senate that said, ‘You know, forget it. You’re not going to get these bills.’
We must act now, and we must act decisively. The lives of so many lie in the balance.
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