Rep. Eric Cantor (R., Va.) called for the United States to help return the Nigerian girls kidnapped by Boko Haram while speaking on the House Floor Friday morning.
"Americans have watched in horror this week the atrocious news reports coming out of Nigeria. Hundreds of young girls kidnapped with the intent to be sold into slavery or marriage – simply because they had the courage to seek an education and a better life," Cantor said.
"Whether it is Boko Haram, Ansar al-Sharia, Hizballah, Hamas, or al Qaeda, it is critical that we in the House work with the Administration to confront the growing threat these violent extremists pose to international peace, security, and the protection of innocent lives," Cantor added.