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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.

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Mar 3, 1994

I plan on voting against it. I do not think your amendment is going to satisfy the concerns, if they truly are serious concerns about unfunded mandates. This does not cover it. Do not fool the people into thinking that it does.

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Mar 3, 1994

Reclaiming my time, the gentleman must know that there is no money. It is not if there is no money or if there is no Easter Bunny. There is no money, and there is no Easter Bunny.

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Mar 3, 1994

Reclaiming my time, the gentleman must understand that all the amendment says is that the Federal Government will cover these costs. There are countless programs that are now on the books, they sound really great, and all we say is, and…

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Mar 3, 1994

I rise in opposition to the Roberts amendment because it really does not solve the problem of unfunded Federal mandates. It is merely a cosmetic cover. There are presently not enough Federal funds to cover all of the programs that are…

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