Apr 7, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share some words written by Anne Vasquez about the tragic loss of a teen from my Miami high school: Shannon Melendi and I became fast friends. Tears still sting my eyes when I think of the final chapters of…
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.
Congressional Record · 2014-04-07
Apr 3, 2014
Madam Speaker, there has been a lot of misinformation today about the Cuban Twitter program. This is not a secret program. Cuba democracy programs are public. Both USAID and State publicly put out requests for proposals from different NGOs…
Apr 2, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the crisis in Ukraine, Putin's rising aggression and intransigence in the face of increased international opprobrium, and the failure of American leadership that has allowed these recent events to…
Apr 2, 2014
We have seen that greater access to education for women leads to increased respect for human rights, a rise in prosperity and well-being, and a more peaceful and stable society.
Apr 2, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the contributions of Dr. Bernardo ``Bernie'' Fernandez to medicine in south Florida. Dr. Fernandez will soon assume the post of CEO of Baptist Medical Health Group, and he is an accomplished doctor with a…
Apr 1, 2014
Mr. Speaker, the United States must stand in solidarity with human rights in Venezuela and against the repressive actions of Maduro. Since protest began almost 2 months ago, there have been nearly 40 killed at the hands of this brutal…
Mar 26, 2014
Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Roxcy O'Neal Bolton, a pioneer and champion for the rights of women and an honored constituent in my south Florida congressional district. Yet Roxcy is truly larger than life and belongs to our entire…
Mar 25, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the College of Engineering and Computing at my alma mater, Florida International University, known as FIU, on its 30th anniversary of proven excellence in producing high-quality graduates. The college…
Mar 24, 2014
What nerve to speak in favor of democratic principles in the OAS, and there is the Secretary General, a buffoon who just continues to silence the opposition.
Mar 24, 2014
While it is vital that we continue to support the Ukrainian people, we must not let this overshadow our Venezuelan friends who continue to be brutally oppressed under Maduro and his cronies.
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