Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the goals and the ideals of National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day, both of which will be held next month in November 2011. National Adoption Month, which was first designated in 1995, promotes national awareness of adoption, encourages the well-being of every child, and recognizes the thoughtful efforts of individuals and organizations working with orphans and foster children. In November 2000, National Adoption Day was launched through the National Adoption Day Coalition. National Adoption Day marks the day that agencies, organizations and families come together to complete thousands of foster care adoptions. Too many foster children across the Nation, including almost 10,000 children in Pennsylvania, are waiting to be adopted. For this reason, I've joined numerous fellow House colleagues in sponsoring H. Res. 433, a bipartisan resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day in November. This resolution will bring needed awareness to adoption and encourage our fellow Americans to ensure every child has a permanent home with a loving family. ____________________”