getting interrupted for democracy is a good thing.

I remain increasingly concerned over the lack of action by the Obama administration against the human rights abusers in Venezuela.

We should send a message by visiting him.

I don't see any reason why he should not be allowed out of prison, frankly, to continue peaceful work.

It is shameful that the Obama administration continues to neglect the suffering of the Venezuelan people.

The Cuban people have been suffering under the Castro dictatorship for more than 50 years; not because of U.S. policy.

There has been a lot of misinformation today about the Cuban Twitter program. This is not a secret program. Cuba democracy programs are public. Both USAID and State publicly put out requests for proposals from different NGOs or private…

We have seen that greater access to education for women leads to increased respect for human rights, a rise in prosperity and well-being, and a more peaceful and stable society.

Thank you so very much for holding this markup on this important issue.

The United States must stand in solidarity with human rights in Venezuela and against the repressive actions of Maduro. Since protest began almost 2 months ago, there have been nearly 40 killed at the hands of this brutal regime. At the…

I look forward to working with my colleagues who all, I believe, have good intentions.

The Obama administration must get tough against Russia by sanctioning more Russian oligarchs by adding more names to the Magnitsky List, revoking the 1-2-3 agreement with Russia and reexamining our PNTR agreement with Moscow.

We can't do things bilaterally or unilaterally, rather. If we are going to resolve certain things we got to do things multilateral.

I see it as a failed institution and I hurt that our money is going to this institution.

What nerve to speak in favor of democratic principles in the OAS, and there is the Secretary General, a buffoon who just continues to silence the opposition.

While it is vital that we continue to support the Ukrainian people, we must not let this overshadow our Venezuelan friends who continue to be brutally oppressed under Maduro and his cronies.

This bill is important because it shows our strong support to the Ukrainian people and it says to all freedom-loving friends and allies in the region that the U.S. will not stand idly by as Russia bullies its way in an attempt to rebuild…

As one of the strongest supporters of Taiwan, I also support and have co-sponsored the resolution before us, H. Res. 494, affirming the importance of the Taiwan Relations Act.

I want that regime to change. But I want something that works because it hasn't.

We share this hemisphere. They are very important, and if we didn't do it then others would come and they would try to invest and influence.

Due to National Women's History Month every March, we celebrate the tremendous contributions of women who have helped make this Nation the greatest on Earth. But when thinking about our amazing female forebearers, what becomes clear is…

Amos Rojas, Jr., was sworn in yesterday as the U.S. Marshal for our southern district of Florida. A consummate public servant, Marshal Rojas served 24 years of his career with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, including 8 years as…

I don't think that they see us as upholding the principles that are enshrined in the cornerstone of our U.S. Foreign policy related to Taiwan, which is the Taiwan Relations Act.

I am concerned, as all of us are, about China's continued rise and aggression in the East and South China Seas and the feeble response by our State Department to North Korean missile launches, which are a clear violation of international…

As dean of the Florida delegation, it is my pleasure to welcome the newest Member of this proud body, Congressman David Jolly. Today is a significant progression for David, from staffer to elected Representative; a progression beginning…