[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 15, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H2221]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                ONE YEAR AFTER THE BOKO HARAM KIDNAPPING

  (Ms. HAHN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. HAHN. I rise today in solidarity with the Nigerian people who are 
still terrorized by Boko Haram.
  It has now been 1 year since 276 schoolgirls were abducted from their 
dorms and classrooms by Boko Haram. This militant terrorist group 
continues its violent attacks--kidnapping, rape, murder, and 
brutality--against children, women, and men.
  One year ago the international community joined in the social media 
campaign #bringbackourgirls to raise awareness of this tragic 
kidnapping. We speak out today to say these girls have not been 
forgotten, as 219 of them remain missing, their fates unknown. Many 
American individuals and organizations as well as government leaders 
are continuing efforts to aid the Nigerian people who have been 
victimized and to prevent future violence.
  We must keep in mind the atrocities committed by Boko Haram as we and 
our allies continue to fight extremist groups around the world.

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