[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 4365]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN

  (Ms. BUERKLE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak out about an 
important issue that faces our society: domestic violence and sexual 
abuse. Our country has a moral obligation to stand up against those who 
exploit power to commit violence against men, women, and children.
  In an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual 
abuse, my district kicked off the White Ribbon Campaign last week. The 
White Ribbon Campaign is led by men and encourages all members of the 
community--men and women, young and old--to join in their efforts. This 
male leadership helps to acknowledge the important contributions men 
have made towards this effort and invites others to take a role.
  From March 23 to April 1, thousands of my constituents in central New 
York will be wearing a white ribbon or a white wristband to raise 
awareness about domestic violence and sexual violence. I encourage my 
House colleagues to join me in wearing a white ribbon to put a 
spotlight on this very important issue. Wearing the white ribbon 
demonstrates a personal pledge never to commit, condone, or remain 
silent about violence against men, women, or children.

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