Ros-Lehtinen Calls for A Coherent Strategy to Advance U.S. Interests in the Region, Promote Democracy, and Hold Accountable Regimes that Oppress Their Own People
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, made the following statement today at a Western Hemisphere Subcommittee hearing entitled “U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation: An Overview of the Merida Initiative 2008-Present.”
Statement by Ros-Lehtinen:
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing regarding one of the most critical partnerships that our nation enjoys - that with Mexico, our ally to the south.
In a speech in 1984, President Ronald Reagan said “Closer to home, there remains a struggle for survival for free Latin American States, allies of ours. They valiantly struggle to prevent Communist takeovers fueled massively by the Soviet Union and Cuba. Our policy is simple: We are not going to betray our friends, reward the enemies of freedom, or permit fear and retreat to become American policies -- especially in this hemisphere.”
Years later, we are still seeking a coherent strategy on how |
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Al Celebrar el Día de la Independencia de Cuba, Nos Recordamos del Sufrimiento del Pueblo Cubano Bajo el Régimen Castrista, dice Ros-Lehtinen
(WASHINGTON) – La Congresista Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Presidenta del Subcomite del Medio Oriente y África del Norte, hizo la siguiente declaración en relación con el aniversario del Día de la Independencia de Cuba observado este 20 de mayo. Declaración de Ros-Lehtinen:
"Este próximo mes de julio en los Estados Unidos celebraremos la fundación de esta gran democracia, donde tenemos el privilegio de disfrutar de nuestras libertades. Lamentablemente, lo mismo no puede decirse para el pueblo cubano, que sigue sufriendo bajo la opresión de los dictadores brutales, Raúl y Fidel Castro, aun cuando se celebra el aniversario de la independencia de la nación cubana.
"Estos tiranos octogenarios tienen más de 50 años desgobernando y oprimiendo al pueblo cubano. Frente a la realidad de una economía decrépita que es el resultado de las fracasadas políticas comunistas, el régimen sólo ha incrementado la violencia en contra de su propio pueblo. Con un marcado aumento |
Latest International Religious Freedom Report Shows No Progress Has Been Made in the Post Arab Spring Middle East and North Africa Region, and Anti-Semitism on the Rise, Says Ros-Lehtinen
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee (MENA), released the following statement on the State Department’s International Religious Freedom Report for 2012. Said Ros-Lehtinen:
“The State Department’s latest International Religious Freedom Report for 2012 highlights some very disturbing trends in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Perhaps the most disturbing trend from this report is the continued rise in anti-Semitism, not just in the MENA regions, but worldwide. Holocaust denial and glorification are not only condoned, but have become common practice by government officials, religious leaders and the media in these countries, most notably Egypt and Iran.
“Sadly, this report comes as no surprise, as we have witnessed blatant discrimination against various religious minorities throughout that region, particularly against Jews and Christians. In Egypt, Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood cronies systemat |
