Miami, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos Gimenez (FL-28) released the following statement following reports of a security and life threat against Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23).

"Political violence has no place in our country," said Rep. Carlos Gimenez. "This violent anti-Semitic hate is despicable and must be confronted to the fullest extent of the law. I commend local and federal law enforcement in acting swiftly to ensure the safety of my dear colleague, Representative Jared Moskowitz after a plot against his life was discovered. Lourdes and I are praying for our friend, neighbor, and colleague, Congressman Jared Moskowitz, and his family."

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Congressman Carlos Giménez represents Miami-Dade County and the beautiful Florida Keys. He is the only Cuban-born Member of the 118th Congress, having fled his homeland shortly after the Communist takeover of the island. He is the first career firefighter paramedic elected to the House of Representatives and served as the former Fire Chief of the City of Miami and Mayor of Miami-Dade County. He serves as the Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, the Armed Services Committee, and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.