WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a fact sheet released today by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the Project Safe Childhood Initiative:

"Our nation has made this commitment: Anyone who targets a child for harm will be a primary target of law enforcement. That's our commitment."
President George W. Bush
October 23, 2002

The growing threat of sexual exploitation crimes committed against children through the Internet is a disturbing and unacceptable trend. The Department of Justice is committed to the safety and well-being of every child and has placed a high priority on protecting and combating sexual exploitation of minors. Much has been accomplished, but more must be done. Today, Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales announced the creation of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative designed to protect our children as they navigate the Internet.

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