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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on reports that 200 girls and 93 women were rescued from Boko Haram camps by the Nigerian military in the Sambisa forest.

"Today's report brings me great hope. My heart goes out to these women, girls, and their families, who have experienced their worst nightmare.

"I am hopeful that the Chibok schoolgirls, who were kidnapped over a year ago, are a part of this rescue by the Nigerian military."

"Tomorrow, I am urging my fellow Congresswomen to wear something red in honor of the missing Chibok girls and vote together in the well of the House of Representatives. Together, we will call attention to the atrocities committed by Boko Haram, call for the return of all of the kidnapped girls, and hold Nigeria's leaders accountable. It takes the political will of the Nigerian government and the conviction to do what's right to eradicate Boko Haram and end their tragic reign of terror.

"I will not stop speaking, tweeting, and fighting on behalf of these girls and their families until our girls are safely returned."

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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson is a third-term Congresswoman from Florida representing parts of Northern Miami-Dade and Southeast Broward counties. A former state legislator and school principal, she is the founder of the 5000 Role Models for Excellence Project, a mentoring program for young males at risk of dropping out of school. Congresswoman Wilson also founded the Florida Ports Caucus, a bipartisan taskforce that coordinates federal action in support of Florida's harbors and waterways.