Defense/National Security
The federal government's most important priority is to "provide for the common defense" and "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.
As we all know too well, Semptember 11, 2001 was a horrific day full of devastation and destruction. It also reminded us of just how vulnerable we really are and that we need to take measures to help ensure our safety.
While we must be proactive and diligent in the fight against terrorism, we must be careful to balance security concerns with civil liberties. Attempting to provide absolute security to law-abiding American citizens could undermine the freedoms that have made America the sole global superpower.
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February 23, 2016
El Congresista Díaz-Balart hizo la siguiente declaración después de que el presidente Obama anunció su intención de cerrar la prisión de Guantánamo:
Issues:
Cuba
Defense/National Security
February 23, 2016
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after President Obama announced his plans to close Guantanamo Bay prison:
Issues:
Cuba
Defense/National Security
January 8, 2016
House Speaker Ryan today announced that Representative Diaz-Balart will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation in Spanish following the State of the Union address on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
November 17, 2015
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement regarding the Syrian refugee crisis.
November 4, 2015
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart yesterday introduced the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act, urging the Secretary of State to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization.
April 2, 2015
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after a tentative framework was reached in nuclear talks with Iran.
March 25, 2015
Congressman Diaz-Balart, member of the House Committee on the Budget, released the following statement after the passage of H. Con. Res. 27, the FY2016 Budget Resolution.
January 14, 2015
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 240.
Issues:
Immigration
Defense/National Security
November 6, 2014
Today, Congressman Diaz-Balart honored a group of local veterans for their service in the United States Armed Forces.
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Defense/National Security
July 15, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart) released the following statement after returning from a trip to Central America. Diaz-Balart is a member of Speaker Boehner’s Unaccompanied Minors Working Group, chaired by Congresswoman Granger.
Issues:
Immigration
Defense/National Security