James Moran said "I would like to share a few of these children that this bill that these gentlemen, along with the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), who was the principal sponsor on the Committee on International Relations, have cared for who would not have been cared for, who will not even be noticed, unless we provide this money. Mr. Chairman, this is a picture of a girl shining shoes. She works in a shoe shine stand in Ecuador. She cannot be more than 4 years old. She represents the millions of children who work on the streets of the world's cities. Children are sent on to the streets to work or to beg, and while seeking work, they are easy prey. They are given a job, like this girl, shining shoes. They must turn over all the money they receive to an older child, who then gives them a small portion as salary. The older child rakes in profits by exploiting a small army of children." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 8, 1998

I would like to share a few of these children that this bill that these gentlemen, along with the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), who was the principal sponsor on the Committee on International Relations, have cared for who would not have been cared for, who will not even be noticed, unless we provide this money. Mr. Chairman, this is a picture of a girl shining shoes. She works in a shoe shine stand in Ecuador. She cannot be more than 4 years old. She represents the millions of children who work on the streets of the world's cities. Children are sent on to the streets to work or to beg, and while seeking work, they are easy prey. They are given a job, like this girl, shining shoes. They must turn over all the money they receive to an older child, who then gives them a small portion as salary. The older child rakes in profits by exploiting a small army of children.

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James Moran

Virginia

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govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the necessity of a bill to support vulnerable children globally.

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