I believe that the qualitative and systemic flaws in our current foster care system are among the factors that make girls in the foster care system so vulnerable to traffickers.
I remember when Senator Kennedy and I came together on the AIDS issue. Everybody was afraid of it.
I just want to highlight the trauma-informed care, because these girls--and largely girls, but not exclusively--have all been victims of tra...
I agree, I do not think the States are doing what they should in this area, but a lot of it is because they are lacking the funds too.
We are trying to work with them as victims, and they often look at us like, well, if I am a victim, why am I in a juvenile hall?
They are lacking the understanding that these kids are not criminals, they are exploited.
It is obvious to me that forced sex should not be a crime.
I support him. I believe he will make a great leader as U.S. Trade Representative.
Trade is an engine of economic growth.
I believe that no country altruistically, out of the goodness of its heart, ever lowers a trade barrier.
I think it is about time. I cannot imagine any President not wanting that. I have been calling for this for many months.