Political Quotes

“As I rise in support of this measure. First of all, let me thank Congressman Doug Collins and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence for their work in bringing this bill forward. This bill before us, the Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2018, will create more transparency in the adoption process. Mr. Speaker, the adoption process can be long, emotional, and expensive for Americans who seek to expand their families and give children a forever home. The reason families put themselves through this is because they love these children and want to give them a chance to be part of a loving family. But foreign governments sometimes abruptly change their policies on adoptions, leaving families in the dark as they anxiously wait to be united with their adoptive children. This measure would help make sure adoptive parents get the information they need when this happens. H.R. 5626 requires the Secretary of State to report whether countries have enacted new laws or policies that would affect intercountry adoptions for American families. This will help create a more transparent adoption process that benefits everyone, the parents and the child as well. Mr. Speaker, we owe to these families and children to illuminate the dark corners of the adoption process. With 140 million children orphaned worldwide, we need to make it easier for families to come together, regardless of the child's birth country.…”