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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.

May 22, 2018

What is the justification for allowing the PLO office to remain open, given the lapse in waiver authority with no new waiver having been issued?

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May 22, 2018

We need to take swift action before we are facing a similar situation--a crisis in Nicaragua--that we face in Venezuela.

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May 22, 2018

I ask for a written response on this following question, Mr. Secretary. Does the administration support the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act, H.R. 1872?

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May 22, 2018

I wanted to commend you and the administration for calling this week's election in Venezuela what it was--a sham and illegitimate.

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May 21, 2018

I wanted to commend Chairman Royce and the other co-chairs of the International Conservation Caucus for their leadership and efforts.

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May 16, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Centro Mater on celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This outstanding organization was founded by Mother Margarita Miranda Otero in 1968, with the goal of providing greatly needed childcare…

Congressional Record · 2018-05-16
May 16, 2018

Mr. Speaker, last week all Americans were relieved when three of our own citizens were released and returned home from North Korea. We are happy for them, for their families, and we rejoice in their reunification. However, Mr. Speaker…

Congressional Record · 2018-05-16
May 15, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a prominent figure of not only our south Florida community, but of the entire Nation, Mr. Stanley Tate. A Miami-Dade County native, Stanley Tate has been successful in many roles, including…

Congressional Record · 2018-05-15
May 15, 2018

Mr. Speaker, this year, my alma mater, the University of Miami, celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Early on, in 1943, UM recognized the need to advance the field of oceanographic…

Congressional Record · 2018-05-15
May 9, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of Lupus Awareness Month because nearly two-thirds of the public know little to nothing about the disease beyond the name. Lupus is a drastically unpredictable disease. It has no known cause, no known…

Congressional Record · 2018-05-09
May 8, 2018

Defending Israel is in our national security interest.

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