Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent the letters from advocates and faith-based organizations in support of S. 47, the Violence Against Women Act, be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Washington, DC, January 28, 2013. Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senate, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Hon. Michael Crapo, U.S. Senate, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Leahy and Senator Crapo: On behalf of 56 state and territorial sexual assault coalitions and 1300 rape crisis centers, I want to express our sincere gratitude for the introduction of S. 47. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with the SAFER Act included represents the essential and comprehensive legislative package that is necessary to advance this nation's response to the crime of rape and protect and support victims. S. 47 includes critical enhancements to address sexual assault including criminal justice improvements, housing protections, vital direct service and prevention programs, and SAFER's policies to address the rape kit backlog. We are urging all Senators to stand with sexual assault survivors and support the swift passage of this far-reaching legislation. Sincerely, Monika Johnson Hostler, Board President. ____ February 4, 2013. Hon. Patrick Leahy, Dirksen Senate Office Building, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Hon.…”