I commend you for an exemplary USAID mission in Haiti.

the emphasis should always be to make sure that it is a transparent, accountable system of aid that is not corrupted by officials in the West Bank and Gaza.

We need to find places where we can slow down or freeze spending.

This week I met with commercial and recreational fishermen from my Congressional district of the Florida Keys. These hardworking men and women have taken time out of their busy season to travel up here to Washington, D.C., to protest the…

The cause for freedom suffered a deep loss yesterday with the death of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, the latest victim of the Cuban tyranny. And today we sadly commemorate the 1996 murder by the Cuban regime of Carlos Costa…

In just a few weeks we will be celebrating Women's History Month; and to kick that off, I would like to recognize an individual who is a shining example of the difference that one person can make. Sylvia Unzueta's life is a testament to…

I rise today as a proud original cosponsor of House Resolution 1066, recognizing the bravery and the efforts of the United States Armed Forces, the local first responders, and other members of Operation Unified Response. Six weeks ago…

I also rise in support of House Resolution 944, and I want to thank the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Peters) and the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Wolf) for bringing this important human rights issue before us today. The protection of…

I am a proud cosponsor of this bill, and I rise in support of House Resolution 1074, which honors the life of Miep Gies, who helped Anne Frank's family while they were in hiding and who preserved Anne's famous diary for future generations…

My sincerest thanks and congratulations to the Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Urban Search and Rescue team for their heroic efforts in aiding the relief work in Haiti. Their courage and dedication to helping save lives are examples for us…

As a mother, as a grandmother, and as a former Florida certified teacher, I recognize just how important it is to fully support our children at every turn. School counselors across the Nation share the same commendable goal to meet the…

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the largest of the Nazi extermination camps. Over 1 million people were systematically murdered at Auschwitz in gas chambers or shot or tortured or starved to death or…

I thank my good friend, the gentleman from Illinois, for his leadership on this crucial effort to eradicate breast cancer in our lifetime, and I rise in support of his resolution to congratulate Ambassador Nancy Goodman Brinker for…

We have all been deeply moved by the outpouring of support that we have seen from communities across the United States. Unsurprisingly, the Haitian American community has shown invaluable leadership in the aftermath of last week's tragic…

I rise in support of this resolution for the designation of an Early Detection Month for breast cancer. I do so in solidarity with and through the strength of thousands of breast cancer survivors. Almost everyone in this country…

I rise today as an original cosponsor of this bill. This important measure would accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions to our relief efforts in Haiti. This means that those who are able to contribute now may…

I would like to recognize the Cuban- American Bar Association for its success and contributions to our south Florida community. For nearly 40 years, the Cuban-American Bar Association has served the public interest by increasing awareness…

As I searched for the words to honor and remember Paula Nowakowski, the journey led me to former President Reagan. President Reagan was an inspiration for Paula the professional, the strategist, the conservative, and, most importantly…

I hope that we focus on the public diplomacy in Latin America.

I hope that today's session marks the beginning of a series of hearings and a comprehensive review of real U.N. reform.

Promoting reform at the United Nations has been among my highest priorities for this committee.

This will help ensure that those who have abused the very populations that they have been sent to protect are not simply recycled to other missions.

I would like to commend a wonderful organization in my congressional district, the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program. Founded in 1997 by veteran TV journalist, Jennifer Valoppi, and Telemundo President Don Browne, the…

First, Israel is a democratic Jewish state that respects human rights and desires peace with its neighbors, innocent civilians, innocent Palestinians included. The jihadists in Gaza continue to terrify thousands of innocent Israelis with…

I am so honored that we have this legislation before us. H.R. 4918 honors a brave soldier, a brave marine, who gave his life for our country. And this legislation to name the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in my…