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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is a former U.S. Representative who served Florida's 18th congressional district from 1989 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she was the first Hispanic woman elected to the U.S. Congress. Throughout her tenure, Ros-Lehtinen was known for her strong advocacy on issues related to Cuba, human rights, and foreign policy. She played a significant role in promoting legislation aimed at supporting democracy and human rights in Cuba, often speaking out against the Castro regime.

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May 19, 2014

I hope that in the same way you helped with Jon Hammar that you help out with Andrew's case.

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May 19, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join my colleagues this month of May to observe Lupus Awareness Month, a time where we work to increase public understanding of this cruel mystery. Affecting approximately 28,000 people in my south Florida…

Congressional Record · 2014-05-19
May 19, 2014

I think it is the right thing for the United States to sanction human rights violators that have killed so many in Venezuela.

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May 19, 2014

I believe it is only prudent for the U.S. to continue to seek and push extradition of high value criminals.

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May 19, 2014

I was pleased to join Mr. Vargas and Mr. Duncan Hunter in a letter to the Embassy in Mexico, asking that this hero be helped out in his sad situation.

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May 9, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in support of those fighting for freedom in Venezuela. This morning our House Foreign Affairs Committee passed my bipartisan measure, H.R. 4587, the Venezuelan Human Rights and Democracy Protection Act, which…

Congressional Record · 2014-05-09
May 8, 2014

It is interesting that this says that the Democrats are fundraising off GOP fundraising off Benghazi. It is a very interesting article, and I hope that all of our colleagues will look at it. It is an article, and it says: Contribute now…

Congressional Record · 2014-05-08
May 8, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Sessions for his inspiring leadership on the Rules Committee on every issue, but most especially as he spearheaded the creation of this select committee on Benghazi to examine what happened, what led to this…

Congressional Record · 2014-05-08
May 8, 2014

Mr. Speaker, as we continue to celebrate National Foster Care Month, I would like to recognize the dedicated foster families, social workers, and service providers for their work to support the nearly 400,000 youth who are part of our…

Congressional Record · 2014-05-08
May 8, 2014

So far, there have been over 40 people killed, nearly 60 reported cases of torture, more than 2,000 people unjustly detained, hundreds more injured.

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May 8, 2014

For 3 months now, as both of the gentlemen have explained, the Maduro regime in Venezuela has committed grave human rights violations as it seeks to muzzle the students who are peaceful.

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