[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 3, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H1034]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

  (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to 
recognize Women's History Month. This month we will be celebrating not 
only the accomplishments of women, but will also be raising the 
awareness of the various challenges that still exist and face women 
today.
  Today, women make up about 12 percent of our 1.2 million active U.S. 
servicemembers.
  Today, women like Tran Khai Thanh Thuy are sacrificing their rights 
to fight for democracy and freedom in Vietnam.
  Today, the United States Government is led by more women leaders than 
ever before.
  But unfortunately, women today also continue to be challenged by 
discrimination, sexual assault, and violence. Despite all of the 
progress we have made, women and girls continue to be trafficked across 
international borders on a daily basis.
  This month, I encourage all of my colleagues to not only recognize 
the progress women have made, but also to take action to expand the 
rights of women today and for future generations.

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