[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 27 (Wednesday, March 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E400-E401]
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            INTRODUCTION OF BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION ON JUAREZ

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2005

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce this bipartisan 
resolution with my colleagues Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida, Mrs. 
Capps, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Ramstad, Mr. Reyes, and Mr. Lantos.
  Since 1993, over 400 mutilated bodies have been found in the desert 
of Ciudad Juarez and the city of Chihuahua. We are deeply concerned 
about the murders and violence against women that have occurred and 
condemn these horrific acts of violence.
  This Resolution expresses our deepest sympathy to the families of the 
women killed in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico; requests that the 
Mexican government's investigative and preventative efforts be 
incorporated into the bilateral agenda between Mexico and the United 
States; urges the President and Secretary of State to express concern 
for the harassment of the families and support for the victims' 
families as they seek justice; and condemns the use of torture as a 
means of investigation into these crimes. It also urges the State of

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Chihuahua to ensure fair and proper judicial proceedings for the 
individuals accused of these murders, which is critical in eradicating 
these injustices. The resolution also expresses the solidarity of the 
people of the United States with the people of Mexico in the face of 
these tragic and senseless acts.

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