Jan 20, 2010
Madam Speaker, I would like to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Judge Poe, a member of our House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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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Jan 20, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Miami attorney Ira Leesfield on receiving the 2010 American Jewish Committee's Judge Learned Hand Award for Preferred Excellence. The American Jewish Committee must have had Ira in mind when this…
Jan 20, 2010
I thank my good friend, the gentleman from Illinois, for his leadership on this crucial effort to eradicate breast cancer in our lifetime, and I rise in support of his resolution to congratulate Ambassador Nancy Goodman Brinker for…
Jan 20, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Illinois for the time. I rise in support of this resolution for the designation of an Early Detection Month for breast cancer. I do so in solidarity with and through the strength of thousands of…
Jan 20, 2010
Madam Speaker, I would like to yield 5 minutes of my time to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee).
Jan 20, 2010
Madam Speaker, I thank my good friend from California for the time. I rise today as an original cosponsor of this bill. As my colleagues have explained, this important measure would accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash…
Jan 20, 2010
Madam Speaker, we have all been deeply moved by the outpouring of support that we have seen from communities across the United States. Unsurprisingly, the Haitian American community has shown invaluable leadership in the aftermath of last…
Jan 20, 2010
Madam Speaker, I thank my good friend from California (Ms. Lee) for the bipartisan approach to this terrible, terrible situation. I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Jan 19, 2010
Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the Cuban- American Bar Association for its success and contributions to our south Florida community. For nearly 40 years, the Cuban-American Bar Association has served the public interest by…
Jan 13, 2010
Mr. Speaker, as I searched for the words to honor and remember Paula Nowakowski, the journey led me to former President Reagan. President Reagan was an inspiration for Paula the professional, the strategist, the conservative, and, most…
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