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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.

Jun 23, 2010

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today as the proud author of the resolution before us, House Resolution 1465, which reaffirms the longstanding friendship and the deep alliance between the…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-23
Jun 23, 2010

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Moran), the ranking member on the Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.

Congressional Record · 2010-06-23
Jun 23, 2010

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today as a proud cosponsor of House Resolution 1350. And I want to thank my good friend and colleague from California, Ambassador Watson, for introducing this…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-23
Jun 23, 2010

Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton), who is the ranking member on the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia.

Congressional Record · 2010-06-23
Jun 23, 2010

I thank my good friend from Indiana. I wholeheartedly agree with his remarks. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in strong support of this important resolution which honors, as the inscription at the Korean…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-23
Jun 23, 2010

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of this resolution recognizing the mutual benefits for the United States and Japan of a treaty which went into effect exactly 50 years ago today. The Asia Pacific…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-23
Jun 23, 2010

I thank my good friend for the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program, as administered by FEMA, until September 30, 2010. About 90 percent of all flood insurance policies…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-23
Jun 23, 2010

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Judge Poe, an esteemed member of our Committee on Foreign Affairs and the coauthor of this resolution before us.

Congressional Record · 2010-06-23
Jun 23, 2010

Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to my good friend, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart), a member of the Budget, Science and Technology, and Transportation Committees.

Congressional Record · 2010-06-23
Jun 23, 2010

Madam Speaker, I am so honored to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Brady), the ranking member on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade who has been a proud proponent of passing the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-23
Jun 23, 2010

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Sergeant Pablo Rodriguez of the Key West Police Department. This dedicated officer has been named the 2009 Key West Police Officer of the Year. Sergeant Rodriguez has served our community proudly since…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-23

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