The Russian government has devastated many American families in the process of adopting orphans from Russia. It is not only about the 46 families who have received approval, but also about the families with open cases who have already visited and bonded with their beautiful child. This is a violation of human rights and a result of a political battle between two countries who hurt no one else but the people they have sworn to protect. There are no words to describe the devastation of this act and must be addressed to help not only the families who want to expand through the loving and selfless act of adoption, but also about the hundreds of thousands of children who are living in the ugliest conditions. President Obama must address the severity of this issue.



