David Cicilline: “And so first I want to just draw your attention to the shooting which occurred at the Emanuel African Methodist…”

We must remember that child abduction is child abuse and it has devastating emotional, psychological, and even physical consequences for both abducted children and their families left behind.

Since the Goldman Act was enacted there has been a decline in the number of American children abducted overseas and that is a good news story.

We have to recognize that would include occupying part of Russia, toppling their government, and replacing them with a different government.

What we’ve said to the General Assembly is you’re going to have to have a transition plan that takes that into account.