Jun 8, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend, the gentleman from Utah, Congressman Chaffetz, for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, as the author of House Resolution 518, I would like to also thank the Natural Resources Committee ranking member…
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.
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May 26, 2010
I yield myself such time as I may consume. I thank my good friend, the lovely lady from Nevada (Ms. Berkley), for those kinds words. Mr. Speaker, we have got a good, strong partnership when it comes to promoting the ideals of freedom…
May 20, 2010
Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday the U.S. Coast Guard announced that the tar balls discovered on the Florida Keys shoreline were not linked to the gulf oil spill. What does this mean? It means that Florida is still open for business. Mr. Speaker…
May 19, 2010
Madam Speaker, I rise to emphasize my strong support for H.R. 5327, of which I am an original cosponsor. This vital legislation authorizes the support of the United States for Israel's Iron Dome system, designed to intercept short-range…
May 18, 2010
Mr. Speaker, this year Americans worked almost 100 days, from January 1 to April 9, to pay taxes at the Federal, State, and local levels, which is more than one-fourth of their income. I believe that it is totally unacceptable to require…
May 18, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize two outstanding constituents from my district in South Florida: Claudia McLean and her 9-year-old son Joshua Williams who founded Joshua's Heart Foundation 4 years ago. Next month, Joshua and Claudia…
May 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I strongly support the policy objectives of Senate Bill 1067, the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act. For nearly 27 years, the Lord's Resistance Army…
May 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, last month most Americans filled out what is probably the most complicated and lengthy Federal income tax return in our history. Most everyone agrees that our Nation's tax system is totally flawed and in need of considerable…
May 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate one of the beach communities in my district, the historic town of Surfside, which will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on May 16. I have the great pleasure of representing this unique town, which has…
May 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I am pleased to rise in support of the gentleman's resolution. Tuberculosis is truly a significant challenge for all of us. It is a disease that respects no borders, that claims the…
May 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Lincoln Diaz- Balart), the ranking member of the Rules Committee Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process.
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