Press Release

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D.(CA-7) released the following statement on H. Res. 573, a bipartisan resolution he is co-sponsoring that condemns the abduction of nearly 300 school girls in Nigeria. The House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed it earlier today.

"I stand strongly by the Administration's decision to assist Nigerian authorities as they try to rescue nearly 300 girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram simply for going to school," said Bera. "It is absolutely deplorable that any group could abduct schoolgirls and threaten to sell them into slavery or force them into marriage. As the father of a daughter, I strongly believe girls deserve the same educational opportunities as everyone else, free from intimidation and fear. America has a duty to both to lead by example on women's equality issues and to work closely with the international community to protect and promote these values worldwide. I'm glad that Democrats and Republicans are standing together in support of this resolution, and I remain committed to supporting the recovery of the kidnapped victims."

Congressman Ami Bera M.D. represents Sacramento County. Born and raised in California, Bera is a physician and the only Indian American currently serving in Congress. He's fighting to rebuild an economy that works for middle class families and to reduce our country's debt in a responsible way. A proponent for strengthening United States' strategic and trading relationship with India and Asia, Bera is a member of the House Foreign Affairs committee and is working to open Asian markets to California products to create new jobs. He and his wife Janine live in Elk Grove with their daughter Sydra. For more updates on Rep. Bera follow @RepBera on Twitter, like Congressman Bera on Facebook, or visit https://www.bera.house.gov.