Jul 31, 2013
I am proud the State Department under Secretary Kerry is continuing to expand and develop its work in this important area.
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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Jul 31, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I fully support H. Con. Res 41-- Encouraging peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula. I would like to thank Congressman Rangel for bringing this bill forward and thank him for his service as a Korean War Veteran. This…
Jul 31, 2013
I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, a nuclear Iran is one of our biggest national security threats and the number one existential threat to our ally, the democratic Jewish State of Israel. We cannot and must not allow Iran, who is a…
Jul 31, 2013
I want to thank our chairman emeritus, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, for endless support of the LGBT community and her willingness to work across the aisle.
Jul 31, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise to support cancer victims and also to honor a valiant leader in our community who turns 86 on August 12--Betsy Kaplan. I will start by asking all of us to support the patients, the families, and victims of a special…
Jul 31, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I fully support HR 1897--the Vietnam Human Rights Act and I thank my distinguished colleague from the Foreign Affairs Committee and champion of human rights--Chris Smith for bringing this legislation forward and I am happy to…
Jul 31, 2013
Taiwan is an important ally and friend of the United States and should be treated as such.
Jul 30, 2013
The Obama administration continues to take the misguided approach that negotiating with Tehran will bear fruit.
Jul 30, 2013
Due to the lack of urgency on this administration's part to prevent Iran from becoming nuclear capable, I am also concerned that it is not giving the Iranian threat the priority and the immediate attention it requires.
Jul 18, 2013
I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, like many of my colleagues, I support H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. I believe that States and school districts should be empowered to set their own priorities when educating our Nation's…
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