The U.S. stands in support and solidarity with you and the Nicaraguan people who are seeking to reclaim their freedoms.

I believe his wife is in the audience today. In fact, I just met her. I complimented her husband and herself on her courage.

We meet now to consider House Resolution 981 to publicly condemn the Ortega regime's violent oppression and human rights violations against the Nicaraguan people.

I think it is incumbent upon all sectors of the U.S. Government to really advocate on why our partnership is much more important to a lot of these countries than some of the partnerships that they have sought.

For too long, Daniel Ortega has ruled Nicaragua through fear and intimidation, undermined democracy, and enriched himself through systemic corruption.

We have just concluded a subcommittee hearing on the crisis in Nicaragua with administration officials.

perception is reality.

I have encouraged the Peruvian governor--or government to resolve the claims of many of my constituents who have invested in Peruvian agrarian reform bonds.

I think we need to invest, Mr. Chairman, more in the future of Latin America and come back to ensure that we continue to be their main partner.

Our country is facing the worst opioid epidemic in our history.

Transnational criminal organizations operating in the Western Hemisphere countries bear some responsibility for these deaths.