Today, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar ( R-FL ) was joined by Reps. Kim ( R-CA ), Malliotakis ( R-NY ), Meijer ( R-MI ), Pfluger ( R-TX ), and Jackson ( R-TX ) in sending a letter to Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory Meeks ( D-NY ) urging him to make the Western Hemisphere and Latin-America a priority.
"For far too long, in general, our neighbors in the Western Hemisphere have been neglected compared to other regions of the world," the lawmakers stated in the the letter. "Sadly, your decision to reduce Member spots on the Subcommittee by almost half reflects this neglect and we strongly urge you to reconsider and return the ratio of the Subcommittee back to eight Democrat seats and six Republican seats as it was in the 116th Congress."
"Latin-America must remain a priority of the United States. This move to gut the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere is particularly offensive to millions of Americans who are victims of the brutal socialist regimes in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua and the millions who rely on trade with Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil to sustain their businesses.
"During these unprecedented times, our neighbors have been among the hardest hit by the pandemic. We must renew our commitments to our allies and stand-up to predatory dictators weaponizing COVID-19 to oppress their own people. "Said Congresswoman Salazar.
Congresswoman Salazar represents Florida’s beautiful 27th Congressional District, which includes most of the City of Miami, its suburbs, and the beaches. She currently serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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