[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 56 (Friday, April 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E742]
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                  GOD'S CHILD PROJECT 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. RICK BERG

                            of north dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 15, 2011

  Mr. BERG. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to recognize the 20th 
anniversary of the God's Child Project, a North Dakota-based program to 
combat international human trafficking.
  Human trafficking is among the largest criminal industries in the 
world, second only to the illegal drug trade.
  It is also the fastest growing, with an estimated 12 million people 
enslaved worldwide--including many in the United States.
  God's Child Project has been providing education, medical care, and 
other critical aid to children and families around the world since 
1991.
  For the past 10 years, this non-profit has worked with an affiliate 
in Guatemala to combat international human trafficking and 
exploitation.
  This month, as the program celebrates its 20th anniversary, I want to 
commend the good and selfless work being done through God's Child 
Project.
  I am proud that this program has given so much to help the victims of 
human trafficking, and I'm happy that the program is able to call North 
Dakota home.

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