Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I would like to thank and congratulate the vibrant Venezuelan American community in our area in south Florida and, indeed, throughout our great Nation for never forgetting the suffering of their native lands. They have many family members in Venezuela, and they care deeply about what happens in their homeland. Now they have adopted America as their homeland and they are proud Americans, but they are also very proud of their traditions. It is because of their desire to go back to a Venezuela one day--that will be free, that will be democratic, that will respect the human rights--that we are here today fighting on their behalf. So thanks to our constituents for making this day a reality. Mr. Speaker, I continue to reserve the balance of my time.”