Political Quotes

On the recordJune 26, 2013
I am not supportive of this higher quota, Mr. Chairman, because it is insensitive to other countries.
Said by
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Ros-Lehtinen opposes increasing visa quotas for South Korea, citing fairness to other nations.

Share & report

More from Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Nov 13, 2018

Mr. Speaker, Damon Nelson, the staff director of our House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, passed away a few days ago, and this has left us shocked and saddened. It was my honor to have been selected by the Speaker to serve on…

Congressional Record · 2018-11-13
Sep 26, 2018

As a person who lost her native homeland, Cuba, to communism, where we don't have elections, I always say that it is wonderful to get interrupted by elections and by votes.

congress.gov
Sep 27, 2018

Mr. Speaker, on October 2, the Dade County Farm Bureau is proud to honor Paul and Swanee DiMare, an agriculture powerhouse couple hailing from our south Florida community. For more than 90 years, the DiMare family has graced south Florida…

Congressional Record · 2018-09-27
Sep 25, 2018

Mr. Speaker, Wendy Grant was a south Florida philanthropist who dedicated her all-too-brief life to serving others. Hers was a legacy of service to our community. She was also a well- respected aide to both Senator Connie Mack when he…

Congressional Record · 2018-09-25

Other voices in this conversation