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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.
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I wish to rebut some of the arguments. To my colleagues, I ask, if this was so urgent, why didn't the Obama administration request these funds legitimately last year? Why didn't the…
Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton), the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 519. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…
Madam Speaker, I am so pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Judge Poe.
Madam Speaker, I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Duncan). The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from South Carolina is recognized for 30 seconds.
Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 45 seconds to my colleague, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Rivera).
And I would especially appreciate your responses and the Department of State's responses to the U.N. overpayment issue and the refund.
With significant leadership by the United States, the United Nations was founded on high ideals.
Ambassador Susan Rice says that the U.S. approach to the U.N. is, 'We pay our bills. We push for real reform.'
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