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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 13, 2016

Mr. Speaker, every month should be Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, and I rise today to share my efforts to help Alzheimer's patients and their families. Having lost my mother due to complications from Alzheimer's, I am all too…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-13
Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight the efforts that the one nonprofit organization that is based in my south Florida district is making on behalf of young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nature Links for Lifelong…

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Jul 13, 2016

This is simple bipartisan common sense.

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Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Speaker, this Thursday marks the 1-year anniversary since the administration and the rest of the P5+1 nations signed the weak and dangerous Iran nuclear deal. One year later, and Iran continues its push for ballistic missiles, and we…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-12
Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I come to the floor this morning to commemorate the life of a dear friend, Jack Rubin, who passed away last night at his home in south Florida. Jack was a Holocaust survivor, the…

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Jul 12, 2016

The administration must insist upon the unconditional return of Chesimard and all other fugitives from justice.

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Jul 12, 2016

Well, Mr. President, I have the list right here of 50 political prisoners compiled by our good friend and colleague, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.

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Jul 12, 2016

I call upon Secretary Kerry to allow these brave people to enter the United States.

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Jul 11, 2016

We can do better. We must do better.

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Jul 11, 2016

Promoting and defending human rights worldwide is one of our core values.

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Jul 11, 2016

I believe that the cause of human rights must be a larger priority in our foreign policy agenda.

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