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.
The President doesn't have the will to do all that is necessary in Iraq and Syria.
How can we expect a few thousand Syrian rebels to fight against ISIL and Assad at the same time?
Unfortunately, not only has the situation gotten worse, but Iraq is now facing real crisis as ISIL has become stronger, more sophisticated.
Their communities are being deliberately targeted, and it is important to remember that the Christian communities in Syria, as well as in Iraq, are both ancient communities that have long had their roots in the region.
I know that he is deeply troubled by the human rights violations occurring against persecuted Christians in the region.
Last September, Mr. Smith, I remember you remarked in your opening statement about how the Christians are not dying because they are in the war or as collateral damage.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Mr. Collins and especially Mr. Issa, the chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, as well as our ranking member, for approving this bill and for bringing it one step closer to its full…
I thank my good friend, the chairman of our committee, Ed Royce of California, as well as the ranking member, Eliot Engel, for their continued efforts in support of human rights and Israel's right to defend herself. Mr. Speaker, this…
The Communist regime in China has been engaged in a violent and targeted campaign against Falun Gong spiritual practitioners.





