Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: “The real question here is why does the press and some in our congressional family demonize these programs?”

This important resolution condemns the Maduro regime for its role in the deterioration of Venezuela's democratic institutions.

I am proud to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe), chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

It's important to note Ranking Member Engel's BURMA Act, which still needs to be passed and that aims to impose additional sanctions.

I add my support for all the measures before us today.