Feb 23, 2010
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today as a proud original cosponsor of the bill before us, House Resolution 1059. In the days following this horrific disaster, many of us watched the endless news cycles…
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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Feb 23, 2010
Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today as a proud original cosponsor of House Resolution 1066, recognizing the bravery and the efforts of the United States Armed Forces, the local first responders, and other…
Feb 23, 2010
Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McMAHON. Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman…
Feb 23, 2010
Mr. Speaker, in just a few weeks we will be celebrating Women's History Month; and to kick that off, I would like to recognize an individual who is a shining example of the difference that one person can make. Sylvia Unzueta's life is a…
Feb 23, 2010
Madam Speaker, I now would like to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Duncan), a member of the Natural Resources, Oversight, and Transportation Committees, for his insight and the insight of his constituent who's very…
Feb 23, 2010
Madam Speaker, I do have an additional speaker in case the gentleman would like to reserve his time. Mr. McMAHON. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to reclaim the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…
Feb 4, 2010
My sincerest thanks and congratulations to the Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Urban Search and Rescue team for their heroic efforts in aiding the relief work in Haiti. Their courage and dedication to helping save lives are examples for us…
Feb 3, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of the most decorated ships of the United States, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham. For 52 years, the Ingham protected our shoreline. Entering service in 1935, the Ingham delivered critical…
Feb 3, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud the outstanding work and selfless commitment of Mr. Pius Bannis. Mr. Bannis is the Field Office Director in Port-au-Prince for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. He has gone above and beyond…
Feb 2, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and we yield back the balance of our time.
Feb 2, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Judge Poe, a member of our Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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