A strong and secure Israel is in the best interest of the United States, and a strong and secure America is in the best interest of Israel.
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.
I remain committed to Israel's long-term security and safety. I remain committed to peace. And I remain committed to a strong and thriving U.S.-Israel relationship.
We will authorize security assistance for Israel at levels at no less than $3.3 billion a year.
If we keep wishing and hoping that we are going to fix the JCPOA but nobody takes any action to do so, then we'll soon be in a far worse situation than when we started.
The administration must succeed in getting our European partners to act on the need to address Iran's malign activities.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Russ Jollivette, an important and revered leader in education, health, and philanthropy, and someone who Dexter and I proudly called our friend. Cyrus, or Russ to those who knew him, sadly passed…
I want to point out that I don't think that Iran's Supreme Leader is acting from a position of strength at all.
Iran's other malign activities... have largely been ignored by our P5+1 partners.
I claim the time in opposition to this measure. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the gentleman from New York favor the motion?
I thank Chairman Royce for his kindness and his leadership, and Ranking Member Eliot Engel, my favorite mensch, for bringing this bill to the floor today. I also want to thank and congratulate Michael McCaul and my south Florida colleague…
Today, many around the world might herald what they call a transition of power in my native homeland of Cuba, but that couldn't be further from the truth. This sham transition is more smoke and mirrors--another ploy out of the Castro…
We sanctioned it by downgrading the status of the PLO office, then immediately waived that sanction in the interests of so-called national security.
But for decades, the executive branch has had waiver authority to allow the office in DC to remain open.
I rise this morning to recognize the 25th anniversary of the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, known as UM-NSU CARD. On April 28, friends, families, healthcare advocates, and…
I am hoping to get some clarification from the State Department on the current status of the PLO office.
I would like to congratulate all of the organizers and supporters of the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame Banquet. This wonderful event will take place this Thursday, and this year's festivities will be extra special because we will…
It has been a long time since Congress has been able to reform some of our outdated laws.
It is more important now than ever that we do what we can to ensure the validity and security of our electoral process.
We are missing an opportunity here and are, again, allowing the administration too much leeway.
Addressing the challenge of food insecurity is both a moral and national security imperative.
On April 20, Lotus House Shelter will have the grand opening of Lotus Village, a home for disadvantaged women and children that will offer a meaningful solution to prevent homelessness in my area of Miami-Dade County. Lotus House is…
Today I rise in support of the annual Walking 4 Friendship event. This past March 18, friends, families, and neighbors from my congressional district walked three kilometers to promote awareness and acceptance of children, teens, and young…
Thank you for providing this humanitarian aid that you just announced yesterday--$2.5 million for Venezuelans and Colombian communities that are hosting them.





