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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June 24, 2014
El Congresista Díaz-Balart emitió la siguiente declaración después de que el Presidente de la Cámara de Representante Boehner nombró a Díaz-Balart al grupo de trabajo para tratar sobre la llegada de menores no acompañados que cruzan la frontera entre EE.UU. y México.
Issues:
Defense/National Security
June 24, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the approval of the fiscal year 2015 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.
June 24, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after House Speaker Boehner appointed Diaz-Balart to the working group that will address the influx of unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Defense/National Security
June 16, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart and Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen released the following statement after meeting with senior officials from the Miami VA Healthcare System.
Issues:
Healthcare
Defense/National Security
May 21, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 4031, the Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act. Diaz-Balart was an original co-sponsor of the bill.
Issues:
Healthcare
Defense/National Security
May 20, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after the passage of a series of five bills that combat human trafficking.
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Defense/National Security
March 31, 2014
Congressman Diaz-Balart released the following statement after an announcement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding additional staff allocations as appropriated by the FY 2014 omnibus.
Issues:
Trade
Defense/National Security
September 3, 2013
On Wednesday, September 4th, Congressman Diaz-Balart will hold media availability at Ave Maria School of Law to discuss the latest on Syria with local media.
August 31, 2013
Congressman Diaz-Balart offered the following statement on President Obama’s announcement to seek Congressional authorization for military action in Syria.
August 30, 2013
Congressman Diaz-Balart offered the following statement on the possibility of the President using military force against the Assad regime in Syria.