May 26, 2016
Madam Speaker, today I rise to support La Liga Contra El Cancer--the League Against Cancer--and celebrate its 41st year of service. The League Against Cancer was founded in Miami in 1975 and provides free medical care for children and…
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
The Public Record
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.
Congressional Record · 2016-05-26
May 25, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center as it holds its Prom-Night Tribute- Dinner on Thursday, June 2. During this joyous celebration, leaders of the Michael-Ann Russell JCC will be recognized for…
May 24, 2016
Mr. Speaker, it should come as no surprise that President Obama has agreed to arm Communist Vietnam and that he continues to extend diplomatic niceties and concessions to authoritarian regimes that show no intention of changing their…
May 24, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise to discuss the ongoing crisis in Venezuela due to the incompetence of its leader, Nicolas Maduro. No matter what Maduro says, the crisis is his fault, not the fault of the U.S., not the fault of the Organization of…
May 24, 2016
Thank you for presenting a very realistic and hopeful outlook for our great partner Tunisia.
May 24, 2016
Seeing Tunisia's democratic transition through is critical to U.S. interests and regional stability.
May 24, 2016
I fear that what will happen if the government can't show the people that it can provide security while simultaneously growing the economy and expanding political inclusion could be a recipe for disaster.
May 24, 2016
I did a Google search while you were asking your question. There is 16 non-NATO allies.
May 17, 2016
Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize the outstanding career of Lourdes Sovedia. After 40 years of teaching, Lourdes will be retiring at the end of this school year. Like me, Lourdes' family fled the oppressive Castro…
May 17, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize teen philanthropist Joshua Williams of south Florida and the foundation that wears his heart on its sleeve--Joshua's Heart Foundation. In 10 years of service to underserved communities in south Florida…
May 17, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Donna Eisenman, who recently retired after 40 years in working for American Airlines' Washington desk. Donna Eisenman began her career as a flight attendant with Trans World Airlines in 1969. A year later, she…
Politicians like Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
