The last time the Diaz-Balarts were removed from power, it took a revolution, and we ended up with Fidel Castro.
People in Cuba are victims.
Thousands of people perish in the Straits of Florida every year. We understand it within the context of the Cuban reality.
More people die on a yearly basis crossing the Florida Straits than ever died trying to cross the Berlin Wall.
The Mariel boatlift was probably one of the most strengthening events of the exile community; maybe Nietzschean, in the sense that if it doesn't kill you, it makes you stronger.
The reality is that people know my character, and they know my service.
We deserve quality jobs that pay a living wage, lower college tuition, action on climate change, and comprehensive immigration reform.
I want to go back to Congress and get to work on making a real difference for the families and workers of South Florida.
The Democratic voters of the 26th district know me well, and I am confident I will have their support.
Scandals, corruption, partisan infighting - no wonder people have lost faith in Congress. I say enough is enough.
We have to be realistic: we are not going to be able to deport 11 million people - most are hard-working people.
As much as people want to call me a bomb-thrower, look at my record.
I think what we have to do is speak about the issues and speak about my record.
I have Obamacare; trust me - it's not perfect.
I don't go to Washington to represent the president; I go to represent the people of this district.
What we did was make it easier for people to subscribe to and expand Obamacare.
What you haven't seen from me are false attacks.
The Koch brothers spent millions against me.
The Koch brothers are spending more money against me than I've been able to raise.
The poorest guy in Miami lives better than much of the power elite in Havana.
