Congress Stands with People of Venezuela as They Fight to Break Free From Tyranny

WASHINGTON — Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) released the following statement after the passage of H.Res 488, a resolution that he is an original cosponsor of and that was introduced by Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) in support of the Venezuelan people.

“The people of Venezuela continue to suffer the oppressive and brutal acts of the Maduro regime. Freedom of speech, a government free of corruption, democracy, and basic human rights – these are all things that people are entitled to, yet Venezuelans find themselves risking their lives in order to obtain them. This resolution reaffirms that the United States Congress stands with the heroic people of Venezuela, and against the tyranny that enchains them.”

To read the full text of the resolution, please click here.