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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.

Jul 18, 2017

Over 7.7 million Venezuelans voted against Maduro's regime and in favor of freedom and the constitution and the rule of law.

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Jul 18, 2017

Representatives Ros-Lehtinen, Clarke, Love, and I led a bipartisan letter to the Appropriations Committee rejecting this proposed cut.

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Jul 18, 2017

I am extremely troubled by the draconian cuts to the FY 2018 international affairs budget proposed by President Trump and Secretary Tillerson.

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Jul 13, 2017

Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this Perry amendment which will strip vital language regarding the impact of Department of Defense activities associated with climate change. The…

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Jul 13, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, which has just been named amongst the best children's hospitals in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report. Since 1950, Nicklaus, located in my…

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Jul 12, 2017

We need to honor our obligations and guarantee that Israel is able to maintain its qualitative military edge.

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Jul 12, 2017

Jordan remains a vital partner in the fight against ISIS, and its stability and security are top priorities for the region.

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Jul 12, 2017

I believe we have many good programs that should not be cut just for the sake of scaling back.

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Jul 12, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Robert Lee Becerra, a very special young man from my district who is severely impacted by autism and has made a positive difference in thousands of lives in south Florida. How has he done this? Mr…

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Jul 11, 2017

the budget proposal zeroed out budget programs in Cuba.

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Jul 11, 2017

Mr. Speaker, for more than 100 days, the Venezuelan people have been courageously protesting peacefully on the streets against the abusive regime of Nicolas Maduro. Since June, more than 1,400 people have been injured, over 3,600 have been…

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