Jan 17, 2018
Mr. Speaker, the Western Hemisphere is set to see many key Presidential, parliamentarian, and municipal elections this year, and those will have far-reaching implications. Sadly, one place where we know we won't see elections is in my…
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 16, 2018
Mr. Speaker, as we observe Human Trafficking Awareness Month, I would like to recognize organizations in my home district of Miami that are working to put an end to this modern day slavery. As a tourist destination and a gateway to the…
Jan 10, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate St. Thomas University as it breaks ground on January 24 on the new home for the Gus Machado School of Business. This new facility will empower St. Thomas University to continue its decades-long…
Jan 10, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Parker Thomson, a renowned attorney and civic leader from Miami who recently passed at the age of 85. Mr. Thomson was known for his work defending the First Amendment during his time with his law…
Jan 10, 2018
Mr. Speaker, we will all certainly miss the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Tiberi). He is a wonderful Member, and we have enjoyed his service to our country. Mr. Speaker, last night, a U.S. District Court Judge ordered the administration to…
Jan 9, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 676) supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other…
Jan 9, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel for their swift action in putting this important and timely resolution together. The world has been witnessing the…
Jan 9, 2018
I believe that we have a moral obligation to the victims of the terror the FARC.
Jan 9, 2018
I have long been critical of aspects of the peace agreement with the terror group, FARC.
Jan 9, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe), the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, who tells it just like it is.
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