Angelina Jolie Tearfully Voices Support for Domestic Abuse Victims with Zahara By Her Side

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Angelina Jolie took a stand for victims of domestic abuse. The  actress was joined by her and Brad Pitt's 17-year-old daughter, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, during a visit to Washington, D.C.

on Wednesday, where she addressed lawmakers about the senate’s renewal of the Violence Against Women Act. Jolie spoke about the government’s “silence” on the matter, as the bill has not been renewed in a decade.  “The reason that many people struggle to leave abusive situations is that they've been made to feel worthless,” Jolie began her speech. “When there is silence from a Congress too busy to renew the Violence Against Women Act for a decade, it reinforces that sense of worthlessness.

You think, ‘I guess my abuser is right. I guess I'm not worth very much.'” She continued, “That's why passing this law is one of the most important votes U.S.

senators will cast this year.” The Violence Against Women Act has not been amended since 2013. Jolie, 46, became emotional as she spoke about the women and children who are suffering inside of their homes.  «Most of all, I want to acknowledge the children who are terrified and suffering at this moment,' she said, getting a little choked up. „And the many people for whom this legislation comes too late.