I find that, even in my very international city, there is a lack of knowledge about what has been going on.
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.
Over 2 years ago, the improbable happened. Millions of Egyptians filled Tahrir Square and streets all across Egypt, demanding the end of the Hosni Mubarak regime and ushering in a new democratic era.
Mr. Speaker, I rise to condemn the excessive force used by Turkish police on demonstrators in Istanbul. The past few days, these individuals used their rights to assemble and express their displeasure with their government's policies. They…
Mr. Speaker, this week the national debt reached an unprecedented record of over $16.85 trillion. Such a figure is so mind- boggling that I will make this simple. This means that every person in the United States now owes $53,329 to pay…
We are not going to betray our friends, reward the enemies of freedom or permit fear and retreat to become American policies, especially in this hemisphere.
Mexico is a vital ally in this region. It is instrumental to the economic and security outlook of our country.
I am concerned that this shift by Pena Nieto could impact our national security.
It is a delight to see you both again. And Secretary Albright is a real hero in our community for many reasons.
Morsi has failed to institute any economic reforms to address this situation. And the political reforms that he has instituted have served to constrain the populace.





