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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 rise today to recognize a wonderful organization, the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program. As a former educator and Florida certified teacher with a doctorate in education from the University of Miami, I know…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleague in supporting the ongoing cooperation between the United States and Mexico to fight the drug cartels and curb the drug-related violence…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, the greatest aspect of Greek influence on our country has its roots in the classical era of ancient Greece--that point in time when the Greek political philosophy of democracy was…
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of House Resolution 1088. In 2008, an undercover reporter for the BBC's Swahili Service broke the horrific story of the occult-based killings of albinos in…
Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to recognize the tremendous contributions of the relief efforts in Haiti made by Dr. Barth Green and the University of Miami's Global Institute's Project Medishare and the Miller School of Medicine at the…
Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to congratulate Homestead's Air Reserve Base 482nd Fighter Wing for receiving the Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award. Through the vigilance of these brave men and women in uniform every day…
I thank my good friend for yielding. Mr. Speaker, as the House author of legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, WASP, I rise in strong support of today's resolution. I would like to thank my…
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