[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12351]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 17, 2014

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the importance of 
international adoption. Adoption is an important building block that 
contributes to strong and loving families for children and parents 
alike.
  I recently met with a family from my congressional district which 
adopted a young girl from Nepal. The family experienced a great deal of 
difficulty throughout the adoption process, as evidenced by the 
numerous administrative roadblocks they encountered. However, the 
family persevered through the adversity and eventually completed the 
adoption process, welcoming a new daughter into their family.
  The family's dedication to providing a better life for an orphan born 
into poverty on the other side of the world exemplifies the spirit of 
international adoption. The family's perseverance is a symbol of hope 
for the thousands of children living in orphanages around the world who 
yearn to become part of a loving and nurturing family. No matter the 
country or continent, children in each corner of the globe deserve to 
be part of a family.
  As Americans, we should take every opportunity to offer a helping 
hand to those who are less fortunate. Today, there are thousands of 
orphanages with a growing number of children waiting to be adopted by a 
loving family that will provide sustenance, support, and stability. By 
providing these underprivileged children with the American ideals of 
hope and opportunity, we not only brighten their future, but America's 
future as well.

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