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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.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the Women's Committee of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami as the members gear up to celebrate the 17th annual Miracle Makers Fashion Show and Luncheon on April 27. Through its mentoring programs, Big…
Mr. Speaker, my constituents and I are so blessed to live, to work, and to play in the paradise that is south Florida. But for our kids and our grandchildren to enjoy the same positive experiences that we have had, it is vital that we act…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage all of south Florida to participate in the 2017 AIDS Walk Miami on Sunday, April 23, at Soundscape Park located in my congressional district of Miami Beach. This 5K walk through the streets of…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate one of the Nation's largest animal protection organizations, The Humane Society of the United States. Each year, The Humane Society and its affiliates provide sanctuaries, veterinary programs, emergency…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Greenberg Traurig, an iconic law firm located in my congressional district whose growth, over the past 50 years, has been symbolic of the growth of our south Florida community. In 1967, attorneys…
Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize an outstanding young lady from our south Florida community, Victoria Rios. Vicki is the winner of the 2016 Congressional App Challenge from my congressional district, and she is a remarkable senior…
Mr. Speaker, I commend the commitment that Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel have shown in holding North Korea accountable for its illicit activity, and it is a long list. Mr. Speaker, I want to also commend my good friend and…
Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Royce for the time. Mr. Speaker, I am so proud to be standing here in strong support of the measure of my very good friend from New Jersey, Mr. Albio Sires. H. Res. 54 is so important. It reaffirms the…
Mr. Speaker, I stand in full support of Judge Poe's bill, H.R. 479, the North Korea State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2017. Over the years, as the chairman has said, I have repeatedly and explicitly called for Pyongyang to be…
Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to pay tribute to the city of West Miami in recognition of its 70th anniversary. What began as a small town of 700 residents has flourished into a haven for nearly 7,000 south Floridians, including my…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Stephen Nimer on his successful 5 years as the director of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at my alma mater, the University of Miami. Go Canes. Throughout his distinguished career as…
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