was incredibly dangerous and there s been terrible trauma inflicted. we need to pass this now. there is no reason not to support people who are victims of domestic violence. this is an enormous step forward. i m grateful to the leaders who brought this forward, and i rise in support. thank you. i yield back. mr. nadler: reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new york reserves. the gentlewoman from minnesota is recognized. mrs. fischbach: madam speaker, i reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from minnesota reserves. the gentleman from new york is recognized. mr. nadler: madam speaker, i now yield one minute to the distinguished gentlelady from california, ms. speier. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from california is recognized for one minute. ms. speier: thank you, madam speaker. thank you, mr. chairman. i rise in support of the violence against women act. 20 persons a minute are injured by an intimate partner. that s 10 million american me