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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.

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…

Congressional Record · 2016-05-17
May 17, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the air traffic control at Miami International Airport, which is an area that I am so proud to represent. This upcoming Thursday, May 19, the Federal Aviation Administration and…

Congressional Record · 2016-05-17
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…

Congressional Record · 2016-05-17
May 16, 2016

Mr. Speaker, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security is currently in Cuba participating in bilateral meetings on law enforcement cooperation with the Castro regime. This will serve as another propaganda coup for the Castro brothers…

Congressional Record · 2016-05-16
May 16, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman and the ranking member for their wonderful leadership for many years on the issue of strengthening U.S.-Taiwan relations. I also want to thank the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Chabot), my dear friend, for…

Congressional Record · 2016-05-16
May 12, 2016

Mr. Speaker, as the sponsor of the bill that awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, known as WASP, I applaud the passage by the House and Senate of legislation that will reinstate burial rights at…

Congressional Record · 2016-05-12
May 11, 2016

Now we are hearing the administration backtracking on claims that it would not allow Iran access to the U.S. financial system.

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May 11, 2016

Thank you so much, Chairman Royce, and thank you for your continued efforts to highlight the dangers of the Iranian nuclear deal and the many ways in which the administration has and continues to deceive Congress and the American people…

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May 11, 2016

Every time Iran threatens to walk away from the deal over perceived slights, the administration caves to Iranian demands.

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May 11, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the long-overdue south Dade Veterans Affairs clinic adjacent to Homestead Air Reserve Base, part of my congressional district. Community-based outpatient clinic facilities in Homestead and Key…

Congressional Record · 2016-05-11
May 11, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the democratic Jewish State of Israel as it marks its Independence Day. Though the Jewish people have historical ties to Israel that date back millennia, in just 68 years of statehood, look at all…

Congressional Record · 2016-05-11

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