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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.

Oct 28, 2013

When will the administration push for Egyptian authorities to pardon these human rights advocates and what are you doing to support civil society programs in Egypt?

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Oct 28, 2013

The Morsi experiment in Egypt was doomed to fail and our administration's lack of a coherent and consistent Egypt policy is part of this pathetic state of affairs.

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Oct 23, 2013

Mr. Speaker, today's much-anticipated and greatly needed water resources bill will allow our Nation to develop and maintain our economically vital ports and waterways and will support flood protection and environmental restoration efforts…

Congressional Record · 2013-10-23
Oct 23, 2013

Madam Speaker, October is a time to highlight the corrosive effects that domestic violence has on our country and to remind our fellow citizens of the work that still needs to be done to reduce and, indeed, eliminate violence against women…

Congressional Record · 2013-10-23
Oct 22, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I am so pleased that the gentleman from Florida, Chairman Miller, has given me some time; and I am so pleased to support his bill that he has gotten the entire Florida delegation, working in a bipartisan manner, to honor this…

Congressional Record · 2013-10-22
Oct 22, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res 384 In the House of Representatives, U.S., October 22, 2013: Resolved, That the House has heard with…

Congressional Record · 2013-10-22
Oct 22, 2013

But, more importantly, he was the consummate gentleman. He was principled. He was honest, maintaining civility with his colleagues, a trait that we no longer honor as we should. Bill was an example for all of us here in Congress. It was my…

Congressional Record · 2013-10-22
Oct 17, 2013

Bill was a true patriot and a tenacious public servant, dedicating his life to his constituents in Pinellas County.

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Oct 9, 2013

I would like to thank our hero, Chris Smith, for bringing this important legislation for markup today

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Oct 8, 2013

I was shocked to read the findings of the report and deeply disappointed that our foreign aid continues to suffer from a lack of real, targeted, comprehensive strategy to improve the situation on the ground for the people of Haiti.

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Oct 8, 2013

It is appalling that we find out from this GAO report that only 50 percent of the funds have been obligated, and a mere 35 percent have been disbursed.

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