20th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Illicit trade, trade-based money laundering, adversarial foreign investments, adversarial threats
Fortunately, Congressman French Hill made it to the forum despite a delayed flight. Congressman Hill jumps right into his discussion, as he notes his status as the Republican Representative to the UN in New York. He sits on a panel dedicated to adjusting the 2010 UN Resolution on Human Trafficking, and Congressman Hill notes that he has learned very much from the experience and is eager to work with fellow congressmen in Washington. Next, Congressman Hill notes his recent trip to the Vatican, where he also discussed the issues surrounding human trafficking with the clergy there.
From both experiences, Congressman Hill explains that the United States and Allies need to connect illicit finance and human trafficking. Both are greatly intertwined and investigating both can greatly help law enforcement draw connections.
Lastly, Congressman Hill notes that many voters misconceive the problem of illicit finance and human trafficking. After discussing an anecdote from his own state of Kentucky, the Congressman emphasizes that the issues do not just exist in some foreign land across the Atlantic, but right at home, in the USA, Europe, Asia, and all continents. To finish his talk, Congressman Hill cites his hopes that the Republicans retake the House in 2022, as he believes the party will fairly address impeding China, human trafficking issues, and of course illicit finance more than the current congress.
