DAVID RIVERA: “And my goal is to keep introducing the strongest possible sanctions bills against Iran until that government changes its…”

Any adverse alteration to it, its provisions, or its implementation will be taken as a sign that Egypt is no longer interested in being a force for peace and stability.

Well, of course that contact did not begin with this administration. We have always had travel, family unification and other types of licensed travel to Cuba, and it hasn't resulted in any democratic reforms.

In 1966, the United States of America granted Cuban nationals one of the most benevolent immigration provisions ever granted to nationals of any country on the planet, what became known as the Cuban Adjustment Act.

I would strongly urge the Committee to maintain the focus on the purpose of my legislation to ensure that the spirit and letter of U.S. immigration law is enforced.