Jun 2, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Juan Jose Malo on his retirement as the president of Miami's Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce. Juan Jose has tirelessly worked to help the Ecuadorian American-owned and -operated businesses in…
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 · 2015-06-02
Jun 1, 2015
The human rights situation in Iran under Rouhani... has actually gotten worse and he continues to use your loved ones as pawns.
Jun 1, 2015
We must make it clear in no uncertain terms that we will not allow the regime to hold American citizens and deny them their due process while torturing them and subjecting them to inhumane treatment.
Jun 1, 2015
The U.S. must not negotiate to reward the Iranian regime while continuing to pursue this weak nuclear deal with a regime that continues to imprison American citizens.
May 20, 2015
Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate National Foster Care Month, first recognized by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, I would like to thank the dedicated foster families, social workers, and service providers for their commitment to help children…
May 18, 2015
Madam Speaker, I rise today to remind us that May is American Stroke Month. According to the American Heart Association, stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States. In fact, one out of every six people will suffer from…
May 14, 2015
I very much thank the chairman for his leadership on our committee. Mr. Speaker, this bill serves as a reminder of the unanswered questions surrounding the nuclear negotiations with Iran. We know Iran can't be trusted. Everything we have…
May 14, 2015
Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman Royce for the wonderfully bipartisan way in which he leads our committee, and I especially want to thank the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Meadows) for his incredible leadership on this important topic…
May 14, 2015
I thank the chairman for including my amendment en bloc. Mr. Chairman, the amendment is very simple. It authorizes the Secretary of Defense to deploy assets, personnel, and resources to SOUTHCOM and to the Joint Interagency Task Force…
May 14, 2015
Mr. Speaker, as the latest round of the P5+1 Iranian nuclear talks resume this week in Vienna, it is important for us to highlight just how weak and dangerous this deal is. From the moment that President Obama took office, he has sought…
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