Miami, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos Gimenez (FL-28) congratulates House colleague and GOP Conference Chair, Congresswoman Elsie Stefanik (NY-21) on her nomination as Ambassador to the United Nations.

“President-elect Trump’s Ambassador to the United Nations is my friend, colleague, and House GOP Chairwoman Elise Stefanik,” said Representative Carlos Gimenez. “Elise has proven to be a champion for freedom against tyranny and oppression across the globe. She is a fighter and will continue to be a close ally and friend of the cause for freedom in countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua which are near and dear to the people of South Florida. I know Elsie and she will not let us down. As much as we will miss her in the House, she will continue to make our country proud while serving in the incoming Trump Administration as Ambassador to the United Nations.”

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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.