“More broadly, this policy announcement recognizes that while our country cannot serve as the international police, we do accept our responsibility as the last remaining super power? to fight terrorism and promote peace. A world in which America leads is safer and more prosperous for all.”?
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Key West, FL – In anticipation for the U.S. Coast Guard’s 227th Anniversary, Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) visited Sector Key West and met with U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West Commander CAPT Jeffrey Janszen and Deputy Sector Commander CDR Lexia Littlejohn. While aboard, Curbelo toured the ship with its Commanding Officer, LT Jeffrey Makejka, and had the opportunity to speak with servicemembers about the impact of defense budget changes on military operations. Additionally, Curbelo was ...
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Last week the United States took a stand against several rogue regimes whose actions challenge international law and violate the safety of their neighbors and our world community. With overwhelming bipartisan support, Congress passed legislation sanctioning Iranian, Russian and North Korean regimes, while the Administration condemned the continued bloodshed in Venezuela. ... The threats posed to our national security by Iran, Russia, and North Korea cannot be understated, and the continued dete...
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Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced additional sanctions against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. The decision comes days after the U.S. Department of Treasury announcement imposing sanctions on 13 Venezuelan senior officials after the decision to ignore the results of non-binding referendum that would have overthrown the Maduro regime. “I am grateful for the President’s decisiveness on this issue. The Constituent Assem...
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Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) released the following statement commenting on the announcement the U.S. will sanction several of Nicolas Maduro’s senior officials after the decision to ignore the results of the recent plebiscite and proceed with the National Constituent Assembly: “Once again, this Administration is sending a strong message the United States will no longer stand by and allow Nicolas Maduro to ignore the will of the freedom-loving people of Venezuela. For years Maduro – and...
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Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) released the following statement commenting on reports the U.S. will sanction the eight judges on Venezuela’s Supreme Court that stripped the Venezuelan Congress of all its powers earlier this year: “With these new sanctions, this Administration is putting Nicolas Maduro and his thugs on notice. The United States will no longer stand by and watch Maduro twist and manipulate the Venezuelan constitution so he can continue to violate the human rights of the peo...
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“One of the greatest blemishes on human history is the war that has raged in Syria for over six years, but as in all tragedies we should look to the helpers for hope in humanity and the future. The men and women of the Syria Civil Defense are working to save as many lives as possible from Assad’s brutal and ruthless attacks against innocent Syrians. Their work should be commended and supported and I’m honored to have met them in Washington.”
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Representatives Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) and Darren Soto (FL-9) today introduced bipartisan legislation to provide immigration relief to Venezuelans that have long resided in the United States and are unable to return to their home country due to the deteriorating political conditions there. The Venezuelan Refugee Assistance Act would allow Venezuelans that arrived to the United States prior to January 1, 2013 to apply for legal permanent resident status, so long as they do not have a criminal rec...
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On Sunday, Representatives Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) and Ted Deutch (FL-22) appeared together on WPLG -Local 10’s This Week in South Florida to discuss their views on the situation in Syria, U.S.-Russia relations and the state of the fight against ISIS. Curbelo reaffirmed his belief that U.S. policy should be focused on ensuring Bashar al-Assad has no future in Syria, and suggested using sanctions and aggressive diplomatic efforts to force him out. Curbelo also reiterated his condemnation of Vladmi...
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