[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[House]
[Page 22510]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT

  (Mr. KLEIN of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Madam Speaker, last week, we marked the 15th 
anniversary of a critical piece of legislation, the Violence Against 
Women Act.
  This bill was a landmark achievement, and it has led to major strides 
in keeping American women more secure and in ensuring that victims of 
violence receive the services they need. By cracking down on crimes 
like stalking, sexual assault and domestic abuse, with tougher 
sentences for perpetrators and with more support for victims, the 
Violence Against Women Act has made our country a safer place to live.
  As a husband and the father of a wonderful daughter, I am committed 
to continuing the programs established by this critical legislation--
for my family and for all of the families in south Florida.
  Much has been accomplished in the last 15 years, but violent crimes 
against women are still far too common. On this anniversary, we must 
all rededicate ourselves to better protecting America's women from 
violence and to supporting survivors of these crimes.

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