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Honoring NCMEC

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2019
Watch Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the Committee on Education and Labor, celebrate the 35th anniversary of the founding of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC):
 

To watch the video, click here.

Remarks as prepared for delivery:
 
Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 35th anniversary of the founding of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Every child deserves a safe childhood; but each year, hundreds of thousands of children are abducted, abused, and exploited. NCMEC serves as the national clearinghouse and coordinated response center to locate missing children, combat child sexual exploitation, and prevent future victimization.

NCMEC’s impact cannot be overstated. Since its founding in 1984, NCMEC has assisted law enforcement and families with more than 25,000 cases of missing children and helped identify more than 16,700 children who were victims of sexual abuse. Thanks to NCMEC’s efforts, law enforcement has successfully recovered more than 290,000 missing children.

NCMEC’s dedication to serving vulnerable children and their families is remarkable, and I’m proud to honor NCMEC as they continue their tireless efforts to bring children home.
 
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