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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.
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 750) providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1905, with an amendment. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The text of…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the remaining time. I would like to recognize the commitment, the dedication and tireless efforts of the members of our House Foreign Affairs Committee family, particularly of our staff director, Dr. Yleem…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on the measure under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…
Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride, admiration, and affection that I rise to recognize Dr. Virgilio Beato Nunez, an outstanding member of the south Florida medical community, on his very well-deserved retirement. In his 69 years of…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to be removed as a cosponsor of H. Con. Res. 131. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Florida? There was no objection. ____________________
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 10 o'clock and 32 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, July 19, 2012, at 10 a.m. for…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I want to thank the ranking member--and, indeed, all of the Members on both sides of the aisle--for all of the work that has gone into the drafting of this carefully targeted State…
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 2165) to enhance strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows…
I ask unanimous consent, Mr. Speaker, that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on Senate bill 2165. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012. I would like to thank the distinguished majority leader and the minority whip, Mr…
I am so pleased to yield 4 minutes to my good friend, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), who is the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
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