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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 have a motion to instruct conferees at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moves that the managers on the part of the House at the conference on…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this motion comes at a critical point in our efforts to prevent Iran from dealing a devastating blow to the security of our Nation, the security of our closest allies, and to global…
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and my fellow Members of Congress--Mario Diaz-Balart and Ted Deutch--and I held a great press conference with Dan Beard, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of…
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Raquel Egozi Behar, a great member of the South Florida community and a dear friend. Next month Raquel will be recognized by the Miami Jewish Health Systems as the 2010 Mother of the Year. Her…
Mr. Speaker, we should not be doubling down on a failed Middle East policy by pressuring Israel to make further concessions, including on Jerusalem, Israel's undivided capital. Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel…
Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to recognize the vital work of an important south Florida organization called ``Our Kids of Miami-Dade and Monroe.'' Since the year 2005, ``Our Kids'' has worked to ensure that at-risk, abused, abandoned and…
Madam Speaker, at this time, I would like to yield such time as he may consume to our esteemed colleague, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe), a wonderful member of our Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that for the remainder of our time Judge Poe be allowed to manage our time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Florida? There was no objection.
Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to acknowledge the contributions of a humanitarian and philanthropist from my area of South Florida, Mr. Jay Kislak. A Florida resident for over half a century, Jay is known to be one of the State's leading…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Miami Children's Museum as it celebrates its 25th anniversary as an invaluable educational and cultural center in my district in South Florida. I would like to recognize the museum's stellar leadership…
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I am saddened by the need for this resolution. The death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his wife Maria, and 94 other Polish officials and citizens in the plane…
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