Dec 11, 2015
Mr. Speaker, Secretary Kerry has been pressuring the Israeli Government to relent in its opposition to U.S. funding for UNESCO. It is a shame Secretary Kerry isn't using the full weight of his office to hold Abu Mazen and the corrupt…
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.
Congressional Record · 2015-12-11
Dec 10, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the life of a patriot and dear friend, Mary Caldwell Plumer, known as Mere. Mere accomplished so much throughout her long and rewarding life and did it with a constant smile and positive…
Dec 10, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to raise awareness about Holocaust survivors' continued quest for justice, an ever-elusive goal still nearly three-quarters of a century after living through the crimes of modern humanity's darkest period. Though…
Dec 9, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Armando Ferrer, retiring from his post as President of the Medical Campus of Miami Dade College, a state-of-the-art complex in the heart of Miami's health district. Dr. Ferrer has worked at Miami Dade…
Dec 8, 2015
The idea that Assad should be part of a political solution, or that he can be a partner in the war against ISIS, and the war against terror, is appalling.
Dec 8, 2015
It's crucial that we as a country continue to speak out against these tactics.
Dec 8, 2015
We need all political prisoners to be released immediately, including pro-democracy advocate, Leopoldo Lopez.
Dec 8, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the people of Venezuela on their democratic victory this weekend. Voters at the polls sent a clear message to the corrupt Maduro regime: We reject your policies and support a return to true…
Dec 2, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise to give recognition to Best Buddies International, an organization that assists individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to become thriving members of our society. Founded in 1989, Best Buddies…
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