Political Quotes

“I include in the Record a letter from Professor Emeritus Howard M. Rubin from DePaul University who speaks about sexual abuse. ``My wife, Barbara Blaine, knew the lasting damage that is caused when a child is abused having been a child victim.'' DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, November 16, 2017. Re: SB.534/ HR 1973--Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017 Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator John Thune, Representative Susan Brooks, Representative Lois Frankel. Dear Lawmakers: I am writing to enthusiastically support S.534/HR 1973 and to express my appreciation for your work in drafting and advancing this legislation. In the wake of the deluge of sexual harassment scandals breaking on a daily basis, the American public is crying out for recognition of women's rights, and the rights of victims of sexual abuse and harassment. While there is no way to quantify the struggles of one victim against another a young victim's childhood is indelibly harmed by sexual abuse. My wife, Barbara Blaine, knew the lasting damage that is caused when a child is abused having been a child victim. For her entire adult life she fought selflessly and tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of survivors, to prevent children from suffering abuse, and to hold accountable those responsible.…”