WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), and María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s decision to reverse the Biden-Harris Administration’s pathetic bailout of Maduro’s anti-American narco-dictatorship by cutting off its oil lifeline.
 
“When it comes to defending the cause of freedom in illegitimate regimes like Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua, there is no greater ally than President Donald J. Trump. President Trump is keeping his promise. The days of appeasing regimes that are hostile to the United States, coddling dictators, and sidelining our national security interests are over. 

 "Within his first 100 days, President Trump has made clear that American Prosperity and National Security must come first. Since day one his foreign policy has prioritized national security in the Western Hemisphere by focusing on mutual priorities that will bolster stability, security, and prosperity both at home in and in our region. For example, he restored a tough U.S. policy on Cuba by placing the regime back where it belongs — on the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. He also reinstated the Cuba Restricted List to prohibit financial transactions with the Cuban military, and once again allowed those whose property was confiscated by the Castro regime to sue those who profit from their stolen property.

 "President Trump once again demonstrates true American leadership, something that was severely lacking these last four years. No other president since Reagan has shown such unwavering solidarity in opposing tyranny and standing with those struggling for freedom under oppression. We commend President Trump for his principled clarity, swift and decisive action on this issue, and for keeping his promise. We look forward to continuing this important work with President Trump.”

 

Watch the full press conference HERE.

 

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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 119th 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. Rep. Gimenez was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson to the Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents and serves as Vice-Chairman of the Republican Governance Group. 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.