Tim Ryan actually said...

This is a battle in which we have joined together. This is a true partnership.

It is a tool that is used by the predators to maintain a control over these minors.

It is alarming. I think that until reporting is made mandatory we will not not only know how many children are missing, but more importantly...

Unfortunately there is a lack of regulations or laws that mandate the reporting, so it is really based on a voluntary system.