[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 122 (Wednesday, July 19, 2017)]
[House]
[Pages H5990-H5991]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                     AFGHAN ALL-GIRLS ROBOTICS TEAM

  (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the all-girls robotics team from Afghanistan for taking home the silver 
medal at this weekend's FIRST Global Challenge.
  I speak on behalf of my colleagues who travel on our annual 
bipartisan trip to Afghanistan when I say that these girls are the 
embodiment of our

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hopes and dreams for the future of their country. We have learned on 
our trips that nothing is more important for global security than the 
development of human capital, and what better example could there be 
than these remarkable girls.
  I want to echo the sentiments of Afghanistan's First Lady and say to 
the girls, ``Saar Bolan demoom kar deen,'' literally, ``You make us 
hold our heads up high.'' We are proud of you.
  Mr. Speaker, it is important to remember that, when these girls were 
born, women were not allowed to get an education in Afghanistan. Now, 
because of the bravery of these girls and the tireless efforts of their 
teachers, the rest of the world can now see how remarkable Afghan women 
truly are.
  Congratulations on your remarkable achievement.

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