Ross Votes to Combat Human Trafficking
Statement
Issues: Criminal Justice
U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, released the following statement after voting in favor of 12 bills combating human trafficking.
"I am alarmed and appalled to know more than 20 million people in the world are victims of human trafficking. Selling and exploiting human life is an immoral and repulsive practice. Unfortunately, it is currently a $32 billion dollar industry. The most immoral part of trafficking is that children are being largely targeted. This violation of human rights must be stopped.
"With Florida having one of the highest human trafficking rates in our country, I am proud to support legislation that will further prevent these horrific crimes."
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