Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, many women have been violated in the most horrific way imaginable. One relayed having a doctor, without explanation, putting his hands in her vagina without gloves. That is an assault in my book, and we need to recognize it as such. Many remain confused about what was done to their bodies. Some had life-altering surgeries performed on them without consenting or truly understanding the long-term repercussions on their reproductive health. These actions recall a time in our history when Black and Brown women were subjected to forced sterilizations and medical experiments. This cannot be allowed to happen in America today. We can never let it happen ever again. This resolution, Mr. Speaker, in my mind, is just a first step in getting justice for these women. We need to shut down the Irwin ICE Detention Center pending all investigations. The detainees should be released to their families or sponsors so they can get a complete medical review. We must get to the bottom of this and make sure that it is stopped. And the FBI must investigate LaSalle Corrections and its contractors, especially the medical staff and the doctor, for any conflict of interest, any self-dealing, and any possible fraudulent billing. Mr. Speaker, this is the most horrific example of human rights violations I have ever seen, and sadly, it is happening here in our very own country, and it must be stopped. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”