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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.
I am proud to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights. (Mr. SMITH of New Jersey asked and was given permission to revise and…
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe), a member of our Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Judiciary.
These park users consider the closures of the most popular and productive fishing waters draconian and based on flimsy, outdated or simply feel-good speculation of perceived benefits.
The loss of fishing opportunities, and their associated economic impacts, would be significant.
The loss of fishing opportunities and their associated economic impacts would be significant on our community.
Nobody cares more about the future of that area, about the health of that area than those that use it.
Biscayne National Park is vital to my constituents, for their livelihoods as much as their own recreation.
Another common theme that emerged was disbelief that the park chose to disregard the recommendations of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Closing off areas to those that pay for the management of the areas I believe has to be the last resort.
We all share the same goal of ensuring healthy, vibrant, and sustainable park and fishery.
Mr. Speaker, as a popular tourist destination, south Florida is known for its nightlife and sandy beaches, but unfortunately this has also made our area a destination for human trafficking. Thankfully, Kristi House has been a beacon of…
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