Sep 12, 2018
I am also proud to have authored the Venezuelan Human Rights and Democracy Protection Act and have helped secure the passage of the Sergei Magnitsky Act.
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.
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Sep 12, 2018
I do, however, strongly urge the administration to take it a step further and signal support for our DETER Act.
Sep 12, 2018
If fully implemented and enforced, U.S. sanctions can be an effective foreign policy tool to pressure dangerous rogue regimes including those in Iran, in North Korea, in Russia, as well as those in our own hemisphere, like my native…
Sep 12, 2018
The Global Magnitsky Act, authored by our colleague, Chris Smith, has become a very important tool and I am pleased to see that the administration has made use of it, especially in Nicaragua.
Sep 12, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman and ranking member. I am proud to be a cosponsor of Mr. Smith's very important bill, H.R. 1911, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act. As a founding member and co-chair of the Task…
Jul 25, 2018
Mr. Speaker, in my congressional district, I am so blessed to have so many Nicaraguan Americans. In fact, one of them is right here behind me, Gaby Boffelli, who is very proud of her Nicaraguan heritage, and she keeps me abreast of what is…
Jul 25, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Chairman Royce for his amazing leadership and also Ranking Member Engel. They brought this important and timely resolution to the floor, and I am so grateful to have worked not only with Chairman Royce and…
Jul 25, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and thank my dear friend Bob Rosasco for his efforts with MINTS International Seminary and its seminary-in-prison degree program. Since 2010, this organization has been teaching theology in…
Jul 25, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ryan Dooley, a dedicated Federal employee, a public servant, and my friend who lives in my congressional district in beautiful south Florida. I first met Ryan 14 years ago, shortly after he arrived in…
Jul 25, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention to one very remarkable young woman. Earlier this year, I had the honor of meeting Masedi while visiting Botswana as part of a delegation trip. Sadly, Botswana is still struggling with HIV/AIDS…
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