"All Americans, and especially our youth, should have the right and the opportunity to walk our streets, to play and to grow and to live their lives without being at risk."
- Ronald Reagan, 1984
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Thesis
Prior to 1984 there was no national clearinghouse for information about missing children. The Milk Carton Campaign proved to be the turning point in galvanizing society to deal with the problem.
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"Our first duty as adults is to create an environment in which children can grow and thrive without fearing for their security. That's what we've got to do. Because children are so vulnerable, they need the care of adults. Because they're so vulnerable, those who are cruel and predatory often target our children."
- George W. Bush, 2002