Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 19, 2013
I sincerely do not believe that it is time for the U.S. to arm the rebels.
Said by
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Ros-Lehtinen expresses caution against arming Syrian rebels due to uncertainty about their allegiance.

Share & report

More from Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

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
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
Nov 27, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I am so pleased to rise in support of Chris Smith's bill, the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018. I again thank Chairman Royce and our esteemed ranking member, Eliot Engel, for their efforts in…

Congressional Record · 2018-11-27
Dec 11, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Chairman Royce and esteemed Ranking Member Engel for their swift action in putting this important and timely resolution together in support of the people…

Congressional Record · 2018-12-11

Other voices in this conversation