Mr. Speaker, involved citizens help our communities on important issues in order to raise awareness on human trafficking and help put an end to domestic violence. Domestic violence and human trafficking are widespread human rights…

Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and congratulate my good friend, Tony Argiz, who has been selected by the American Jewish Committee in south Florida to receive its 2013 National Human Relations Award. Tony has been an active member…

This humanitarian tragedy has resulted in the deaths of at least 100,000 over the last 2 years.

Now in its third year, the Syrian conflict has caused unspeakable damage to the people of Syria.

We have been played in that part of the world. We continue to be played in that part of the world and the American people are sick and tired of it.

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to commemorate the 10- year anniversary of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, known as CHLI. Through his vision and leadership, former Congressman Lincoln Diaz- Balart has guided CHLI in its…

Mr. Chairman, thank you for the time. A good man, a warm friend and a true patriot, Bill Young was an example for all of us here in Congress, and it was an honor and a privilege to serve with him. Madam Speaker, the loss of Bill's…

It's disappointing that the Obama administration recently suspended some aid to Egypt without consulting with Congress.

It's appalling that this administration has not prioritized the overturning of these politically motivated convictions.

By failing to act decisively before, during and after the Morsi era, we have lost so much credibility and leverage in Egypt.

Morsi may have won an election but we all know that elections alone do not make a democracy.