[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 47 (Monday, March 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E334]
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                RECOGNIZING CONSERVATION BEYOND BORDERS

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                             HON. TOM EMMER

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 19, 2018

  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize Conservation Beyond 
Borders and their tireless work to eradicate the illegal poaching of 
Rhinoceros' and the subsequent trafficking of their horns which are 
used to fund illicit activities. This form of wildlife terrorism 
promotes the trafficking of humans, arms, and narcotics as well as 
other illegal activities around the world.
   As a University of Minnesota graduate and wildlife biologist, Nicole 
Benjamin-Fink serves as the Director of Conservation Beyond Borders and 
has spent countless hours working to identify the illegal trade of 
wildlife by global operative networks whose goal is to utilize 
endangered animals, like the rhinoceros, as trade commodities. Through 
the creation of Conservation Beyond Borders, Nicole has raised 
awareness and promoted cross-cultural conservation around the world.
   Like Conservation Beyond Borders, I too believe in the importance of 
identifying the causes and impact of wildlife terrorism. I am honored 
to recognize outstanding Minnesotans like Nicole for their efforts to 
preserve our wildlife and end the criminal financing of terrorism.
   I commend Conservation Beyond Borders for their efforts to conduct 
comprehensive research on these criminal networks and for attempting to 
ensure that all wildlife have the opportunity to flourish in their 
native homelands.

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