What Mario Diaz-Balart said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate one of South Florida's most prestigious healthcare institutions, Leon Medical Centers, on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, and the Leon family, whose dedication and commitment to service have had a generational impact on families across our community.”

“Mr. Chairman, I am now pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Alford), a valuable member of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee.”

“Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the bipartisan amendments en bloc, which includes amendments from both sides of the aisle. The amendments include nine noncontroversial amendments that advance the priorities of both sides, including support for Taiwan, countering the PRC's influence in Latin America and the Caribbean, better leveraging U.S. assistance to Mexico, and increasing funding designated to combat human trafficking.”

“Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the cooperation of my colleagues, the ranking member and others. I urge adoption of these bipartisan amendments en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Chair, I thank the ranking member for yielding. I rise in respectful opposition to the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado. I share, by the way, and understand her desire to reduce spending.”

“Madam Chair, as I have said before with this bill, and I have said it many times: If you are an ally and a friend of the United States, this bill supports you.”

“Madam Chair, I yield to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Lois Frankel), the ranking member of the subcommittee. Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment.”

“Madam Chair, to conclude, as I said just a few minutes ago, and I said it at the opening of the debate on this bill: If you are a friend or an ally of the United States, this bill supports you.”

“Mr. Speaker, Mr. Haridopolos was President of the Florida Senate and served with Bill Posey in the State legislature and then again as the person who succeeded our wonderful friend, Bill Posey.”

“Mr. Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I rise today to recognize and honor Rosanna ``Rosie'' Cordero-Stutz, who made history on January 7, 2025, when she was sworn in as the first female sheriff of Miami-Dade County and Florida's first Hispanic woman Sheriff.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Women's History Month to honor and recognize Danee Williams, a remarkable entrepreneur and community leader from Ave Maria, Florida, whose dedication to service and business excellence has left an indelible mark on Collier County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote on March 17, 2026, as I was detained due to unforeseen inclement weather causing extended flight cancellations, prohibiting me from arriving for the first vote series of the week.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Ted Smallwood Store, a singular and enduring landmark of our Florida Everglades, in recognition of its centennial anniversary. Flanked by mangroves among the Ten Thousand Islands and perched south of the southernmost city in Collier County, the Ted Smallwood Store overlooks Chokoloskee Bay as it has for generations.”

“Madam Speaker, I am going to reserve what I am going to say about Chairman Cole until the end, but I thank the ranking member of the full committee, Congresswoman DeLauro, and the subcommittee ranking member, Congresswoman Frankel, for their work on this bill.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 100-year anniversary of the City of Miami Springs, a historic and vibrant community in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Founded in 1926, Miami Springs was envisioned as a planned community that blended thoughtful design, natural beauty, and a strong sense of civic pride.”

“Over the past century, Miami Springs has grown into a close-knit community that values public service, cultural heritage, and local engagement. Its residents have played an integral role in the economic, civic, and social fabric of South Florida, contributing to the region's growth while maintaining the small-town spirit that makes Miami Springs special.”

“Mr. Speaker, here we go again. As Chairman Mast has said, there are no troops in Venezuela. Look, the only purpose of this resolution, let's be clear, is to counter and stop narcoterrorism and drug traffickers in this hemisphere.”

“Mr. Chairman, as chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee, I rise in strong support for H.R. 7006. This full-year funding bill really carries out our Nation's foreign policy in a historic way in so many different aspects.”

“The bill makes double-digit cuts to U.N. funding and gives the Secretary of State the tools and the leverage to demand much-needed reforms there. These are historic changes in our approach that the American people have been demanding for decades, Mr.”

“Mr. Chairman, before anything else, I will tell you what I have told Mr. Crane privately. I will say it publicly. I revere his service to the country.”

“On this amendment, the bill that we are debating right now substantially reduces spending, while strengthening our national security. Part of the strategy is to ensure that the most effective tools to achieve this objective are strong and ready to deliver, including the National Endowment for Democracy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of South Florida's most treasured landmarks, the Biltmore Hotel of Coral Gables on the occasion of its centennial anniversary, as well as the extraordinary Prescott family, whose vision and leadership have only elevated its legacy in our community.”

“Tom, in turn, attributes much of his professional compass to Gene's mentorship and example. And now, a new generation has begun to emerge. Tom's nephew, Royce Prescott, has already begun building his foundation in hospitality, working at the Biltmore before earning a position at the St.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the University of Miami on its 100th anniversary. The U, as it is affectionally called, was first chartered in 1925, and it has grown from humble beginnings into a premier research university and an anchor of opportunity for not only South Florida, but for the entire Western Hemisphere.”

“Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose this resolution, which limits the United States' ability to fight narcoterrorist traffickers in our own hemisphere, where we are most directly impacted. I just heard from the distinguished gentlewoman that these are fishermen, that these are fishermen in these boats.”

“Mr. Speaker, the ranking member already mentioned some of the issues that we are trying to solve with this bill, and there are so many other communities that this bill will help, including Miami Lakes, which I have the privilege to represent.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote on June 27, 2025, as I was detained due to unforeseen circumstances following the highly sensitive bipartisan national security briefing. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 185, H.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding public servant, a venerated leader in South Florida, and a dear friend of mine, Mayor Esteban ``Steve'' Bovo, Jr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable woman whose lifelong dedication to service has profoundly impacted the lives of countless children and families in South Florida.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements of an inspiring leader and pillar in our Southwest Florida community, Florida House Representative Lauren Uhlich Melo, in recognition of Women's History Month.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to the passing of a cherished member of my family, my elder brother and former Member of Congress, the Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart, I was unable to vote the week of March 3, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote today as I had an immovable commitment. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 32, Trahan Amendment to H.R. 27 and YEA on Roll Call No. 33, H.R. 27.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote today as the last vote timed out. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 17, H.R. 30; Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act.”