This afternoon, I participated in the bill signing of H.R. 1918, the Nicaraguan Investment and Conditionality Act (NICA). I am an original co-sponsor of this bill and have ardently supported sanctions against members of Daniel Ortega's regime. #NicaAct
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It provides
@POTUS w additional authority to impose tough sanctions on operatives of the Ortega regime, and cuts off resources to the regime as well as providing sanctions against countries that assist it.Show this thread -
Since April, the ppl of Nicaragua have taken to the streets to denounce the oppression+violence carried out by Ortega+his thugs. This imp bill supports the Nicaraguan ppl in their demands for rule of law,
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I am proud to stand with
@RosLehtinen as the President signs the NICA Act into law. I commend her leadership on this crucial legislation, and so many other bills and issues that she has championed during her three decades in CongressShow this thread -
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@RosLehtinen leaves behind a remarkable legacy of tireless advocacy, trailblazing leadership, and commitment to our Southern Florida community. She has a long record of standing up for freedom and democracy in the world's most oppressed countries.Show this thread -
I am profoundly grateful to have worked with her on so many issues that are close to both of our hearts. She will be sorely missed in the halls of the United States Congress.
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