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SEN. RICK SCOTT: BIDEN’S APPEASEMENT OF ILLEGITIMATE COMMUNIST CUBAN REGIME IS DISGUSTING, I WILL HOLD RELEVANT NOMINEES UNTIL IT’S REVERSED
After news broke that the Biden administration is easing sanctions on the illegitimate communist Cuban regime, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement and announced his intention to hold all relevant Biden nominees until the decision is reversed. The Díaz-Canel/Castro regime continues to brutally oppress and murder innocent Cubans, and is unjustly jailing more than 1,300 political prisoners, some as young as 14 years old. Last week, during a hearing in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senator Scott questioned Emily Mendrala, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the State Department’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, who refused to rule out easing sanctions on the illegitimate communist Cuban regime.
Senator Rick Scott said, “Joe Biden’s appeasement of the illegitimate communist Cuban regime is DISGUSTING. The administration claims they are helping the people but have done NOTHING to secure the freedom of political prisoners like José Daniel Ferrer, who are subjected to physical and psychological torture in an attempt to end their life. Since the July 11th protests, instead of standing with the freedom-loving people of Cuba, Joe Biden has shown weakness and cowardice – bowing to the demands of a murderous regime instead of standing for democracy and human rights. It is sickening and why I will be holding ALL relevant nominees that have been reported favorably by committees to the Senate Floor until the decision is reversed.
“Biden can frame this however he wants, but this is the truth: this is nothing but an idiotic attempt to return to Obama’s failed appeasement policies and clear sign of support for the evil regime. Maybe Joe Biden is hoping that he, like his pal Obama, will also get to sit front row with the regime at a baseball game. There is no reasonable justification for this. It will funnel tons of cash to the regime and its military forces – giving it even more power to keep the Cuban people under its communist control. And the cost of this disastrous policy choice? More brutal oppression for the Cuban people. If you don’t know how this works, just ask Sirley Ávila León. After Obama made his sweetheart deal with the regime, the secret police in Cuba came to her house with a machete and chopped her hand off and then stuck in the mud so she would get an infection. Why? Because she complained that a school in her neighborhood was getting shut down. That’s the evil regime Joe Biden is cozying up to. Obama’s deal didn’t change the regime’s oppression and neither will Biden’s. Unfortunately, we knew this was coming. Last week, I asked Biden’s State Department in committee if the administration was planning to ease sanctions. They said, ‘No comment.’ It was a shameful admission and now we know what we must do. This appeasement cannot stand and I will do everything in my power to fight it every single day.” Read more HERE.
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SENADOR RICK SCOTT: EL APACIGUAMIENTO DE BIDEN AL ILEGÍTIMO RÉGIMEN COMUNISTA CUBANO ES ASQUEROSO, RETENDRÉ A TODOS LOS NOMINADOS RELEVANTES HASTA QUE SE REVIERTA LA DECISIÓN
El Senador Rick Scott dijo: “El apaciguamiento de Joe Biden con el régimen cubano comunista ilegítimo es ASQUEROSO. La administración afirma que los está ayudando, pero no ha hecho NADA para garantizar la libertad de los presos políticos como José Daniel Ferrer, que son sometidos a torturas físicas y psicológicas en un intento de acabar con su vida. Desde las protestas del 11 de julio, en lugar de apoyar al pueblo cubano amante de la libertad, Joe Biden ha mostrado debilidad y cobardía, inclinándose ante las demandas de un régimen asesino en lugar de defender la democracia y los derechos humanos. Es repugnante y por eso retendré a TODOS los nominados relevantes que han sido aprobados por los comités para el Pleno del Senado, hasta que se revierta esta decisión.
“Biden puede plantear esto como quiera, pero esta es la verdad: esto no es más que un intento idiota de volver a las fallidas políticas de apaciguamiento de Obama y una clara señal de apoyo al malvado régimen. Tal vez Joe Biden espera que él, como su amigo Obama, también pueda sentarse en primera fila con el régimen en un juego de béisbol. No hay una justificación razonable para esto. Canalizará toneladas de efectivo al régimen y a sus fuerzas militares, dándole aún más poder para mantener al pueblo cubano bajo su control comunista. ¿Y el costo de esta desastrosa elección de política? Opresión brutal para el pueblo cubano. Si no sabes cómo funciona esto, pregúntale a Sirley Ávila León. Después de que Obama hiciera su trato amoroso con el régimen, la policía secreta de Cuba llegó a su casa con un machete y le cortó la mano y luego la metió en el barro para que se infectara. ¿Por qué? Porque se quejó de que iban a cerrar una escuela en su vecindario. Ese es el régimen malvado con el que Joe Biden se está acomodando. El acuerdo de Obama no cambió la opresión del régimen y tampoco lo hará el de Biden. Desafortunadamente, sabíamos que esto vendría. La semana pasada, le pregunté al Comité del Departamento de Estado de Biden si la administración planeaba aliviar las sanciones. Dijeron: ‘Sin comentarios’. Fue una admisión vergonzosa y ahora sabemos lo que debemos hacer. Este apaciguamiento no puede sostenerse y haré todo lo que esté a mi alcance para combatirlo todos los días”. Lea más AQUÍ.
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Sen. Rick Scott: Biden’s Negotiations with Maduro, Appeasement of Dictators Undermines Human Rights and Democracy in Latin America
Senator Rick Scott released the below statement following reports that President Joe Biden will ease sanctions against murderous dictator Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. This comes just one day after the Biden administration announced it is easing sanctions on the illegitimate communist Cuban regime, which continues to brutally oppress and murder innocent Cubans, and is unjustly jailing more than 1,300 political prisoners, some as young as 14 years old.
Senator Rick Scott said, “Joe Biden’s appeasement of brutal dictators is disgusting and undermines America’s national security and commitment to protecting democracy around the world. Nicolás Maduro is a brutal dictator who is committing genocide against his citizens and depriving them of democracy. Yet, just one day after easing sanctions on the murderous and illegitimate communist regime in Cuba, President Biden has decided to further abandon democracy in Latin America by easing sanctions on Maduro and his evil thugs while getting NOTHING in return. No commitment to democracy. No commitment to freeing political prisoners or the remaining U.S. citizens being unjustly imprisoned by Maduro’s regime. It’s absolutely unconscionable. The ONLY thing the Biden administration should discuss with the regime is when Maduro will step down. The United States has rightfully recognized Juan Guaidó as the legitimate President of Venezuela, and our efforts, as well as the entire international community, should be focused on ending Maduro’s regime, protecting human rights and helping the Venezuelan people achieve freedom and democracy.” Read more HERE.
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Senador Rick Scott: Negociaciones de Biden con Maduro, apaciguamiento de dictadores socava los derechos humanos y la democracia en América Latina
El Senador Rick Scott emitió la siguiente declaración luego de los informes de que el Presidente Joe Biden aliviará las sanciones contra el dictador asesino Nicolás Maduro en Venezuela. Esto ocurre solo un día después de que la administración de Biden anunciara que suavizará las sanciones contra el ilegítimo régimen comunista cubano, que continúa oprimiendo brutalmente y asesinando a cubanos inocentes, y está encarcelando injustamente a más de 1300 presos politicos, algunos de tan solo 14 años.
El Senador Rick Scott dijo: “El apaciguamiento de dictadores brutales por parte de Joe Biden es repugnante y socava la seguridad nacional de Estados Unidos y el compromiso de proteger la democracia en todo el mundo. Nicolás Maduro es un dictador brutal que está cometiendo genocidio contra sus ciudadanos y privándolos de la democracia. Sin embargo, solo un día después de aliviar las sanciones contra el ilegítimo régimen comunista cubano, el Presidente Biden decidió abandonar aún más la democracia en América Latina al aliviar las sanciones contra Maduro y sus malvados matones sin obtener NADA a cambio. Sin compromiso con la democracia. Ningún compromiso de liberar a los presos políticos o a los ciudadanos estadounidenses restantes que están injustamente encarcelados por el régimen de Maduro. Es absolutamente desmesurado. Lo ÚNICO que la administración de Biden debería discutir con el régimen es cuándo renunciará Maduro. Estados Unidos ha reconocido legítimamente a Juan Guaidó como el Presidente legítimo de Venezuela, y nuestros esfuerzos, así como los de toda la comunidad internacional, deben centrarse en poner fin al régimen de Maduro, proteger los derechos humanos y ayudar al pueblo venezolano a alcanzar la libertad y la democracia”. Lea más AQUÍ.
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Sen. Rick Scott: We Must Deliver Lethal Military Aid to Ukraine & Take Care of American Families
Senator Rick Scott released the following statement ahead of his vote to support U.S. funding for lethal military aid to Ukraine as it fights to defeat Russia and push back on Vladimir Putin’s unjust invasion. Senator Scott has been clear that while the United States must continue to provide Ukraine with the aid it needs, we cannot allow that action to deprioritize or slow progress on solving urgent domestic issues such as securing the border, fighting inflation and fixing major supply issues like the current baby formula shortage that is devastating parents across the nation. Last week, Senator Scott wrote to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf urging his agency to take immediate action to fix the supply crisis and get infant formula back on shelves.
Senator Rick Scott said, “As Russia wages war against Ukraine, murders innocent families and threatens democracy in Europe, the United States must continue to stand strongly with Ukraine and provide the lethal military aid it needs to win this war. Russia is a cancerous, evil regime that wants to destroy human rights and democracy in eastern Europe. Putin’s murderous attacks are a threat to our national security and the security of our democratic allies. America must always protect our interests and support democracy over tyranny. That’s why I am voting to support the aid package being considered in the Senate today. However, this cannot be allowed to delay needed action to address the multitude of crises Joe Biden has caused here at home. I fully expect Democrats to show the same urgency as they did with this package on action to secure the border, stop the reckless spending that’s fueling inflation and pressure the Biden administration to immediately fix major supply chain crises, like the massive shortage of baby formula, that are devastating families in Florida and across America. Inflation remains at 40-year highs, over two MILLION people illegally crossed the border last year, 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses and shelves remain empty in stores nationwide. Congress can take immediate action to solve these issues and we owe it to the American people to do so. There is no excuse for inaction.”
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Sen. Rick Scott: In Defending Democracy, America has Strong Partners in Poland & Lithuania
Following his recent trip to Europe, Senator Rick Scott sent letters to leaders of Poland and Lithuania. In April, Senator Scott visited Germany, Poland and Lithuania, where he meet with service members, high-ranking officials and community members to reinforce the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine and NATO allies in the face of Russia’s murderous invasion. Read more HERE and HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott joins Sen. Rubio in Introducing Legislation to Increase Supply of Infant Formula
Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio and colleagues to introduce the Urgently Feeding America’s Babies Act (S. 4226). The bill would direct the Biden Administration to invoke the Defense Production Act and establish a process to approve the sale of European-produced infant formulas to address the ongoing shortage.
Senator Rick Scott said, “The baby formula shortage is heartbreaking and infuriating. Families are having to travel far just to get food for their babies. Moms and dads are already hurting from Biden’s inflation crisis and shortages of formula are a kick while they’re down. Just like with every issue this administration faces, they have no immediate solutions, but this urgent issue deserves urgent action. Our bill, the Urgently Feeding America’s Babies Act, will direct the Biden administration to take action NOW to bring European-approved baby formula to stock U.S. shelves. Families can’t wait any longer.” Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott joins Sen. Sullivan & Colleagues in Introducing INDEX Act to Empower Investors and Neutralize Wall Street’s Biggest Investment Firms
Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and their colleagues in introducing the Investor Democracy is Expected (INDEX) Act to address problems stemming from the consolidated corporate ownership and voting power within Wall Street’s largest investment advisers and their index funds.
Senator Rick Scott said, “Hardworking Florida families deserve to have their investments under their control and used according to their interests. I’m proud to join Senator Sullivan and our colleagues in this important fight to return power back to where it belongs – with individual investors.” Read more HERE.
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Heartless Democrats Block Sen. Rick Scott’s Urgent Request to Combat Inflation Crisis
As record-breaking inflation continues to devastate families in Florida and across America, Senator Rick Scott asked for unanimous consent on the Senate floor to pass his bill establishing a budgetary point of order that stops reckless, inflation-fueling spending. Senator Scott’s bill, which would not apply to funding for the Armed Forces, Social Security or Medicare, would halt any non-defense discretionary spending that increases the deficit over the ten-year budget window when the average annual CPI inflation is 3% or higher. Senate Democrats rejected his initial proposal, as well as his subsequent counter proposals to pin the point of order at 8% and 12% inflation. The Federal Reserve targets a 2% inflation rate, far lower than any of the levels rejected today by Senate Democrats.
Senator Rick Scott said, “Senate Democrats are heartless and proved again today that they don’t care about reversing Joe Biden’s record-breaking inflation crisis. After three years in the Senate, I’ve become familiar with seeing Democrats reject commonsense policy, but their decision today to greenlight reckless deficit spending, even when inflation rises above 12%, is absolutely insane. Families all across America are suffering. For our poorest families, like mine growing up, Biden’s raging inflation crisis is totally devastating. This crisis was created by Joe Biden, but the only response to skyrocketing prices we’ve seen from him is blaming others. Sadly, Biden’s blame-game has been enabled by weak Democrats in Congress who would rather provide political cover for a confused and failed president than actually help struggling families. Floridians are sick and tired of it and I’ll never stop fighting to stop Biden’s disastrous inflation agenda.” Watch more in the videos HERE, HERE, and HERE or below.
Part 1: 3% Inflation
Part 2: 8% Inflation
Part 3: 12% Inflation
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SEN. RICK SCOTT SECURES MAJOR COMMITMENT FROM BIDEN ADMIN: NO OIL IMPORTS FROM IRAN & VENEZUELA
In a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Rick Scott questioned Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on the Biden administration’s failed energy policies and received a major commitment: the United States will not import oil from genocidal regimes in Iran and Venezuela. Since Joe Biden took office, Senator Scott has warned about the dangers of working with evil regimes like those in Venezuela, Iran, Cuba and China. For months, Senator Scott has been demanding that the Biden administration prioritize American energy independence and support legislation like his Furthering Resource Exploration and Empowering (FREE) American Energy Act to expedite the federal agencies’ review process of applications for permits, waivers, licenses, or other authorizations related to energy production. Watch more in the video HERE or below.
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Sen. Rick Scott: Congress Must Continue to Support Israel, Fund Security & Defense Initiatives
Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs about the importance of America’s security relationship with Israel. Senator Scott urged the subcommittee to include $3.3 billion in security assistance to Israel for Fiscal Year 2023, to display unity with America’s great ally Israel and show the world that the United States’ commitment to defending Israel’s democracy is unyielding. Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott Joins Bipartisan Colleagues in Letter to POTUS Championing Taiwan’s Inclusion in Proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)
Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and 49 of their Senate colleagues in penning a letter to President Joe Biden to urge the Administration’s inclusion of Taiwan as a partner in the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). In addition to recognizing Taiwan’s importance to the United States as an important trading partner, the senators underscored that failing to include Taiwan in IPEF runs counter to U.S. economic interests in the region. Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott Issues Weekly Update on Biden’s Inflation Crisis
Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation. Since being elected to the U.S. Senate, Senator Scott has urged government accountability to the American taxpayer. Read more HERE.
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El Senador Rick Scott publica una actualización semanal sobre la crisis inflacionaria de Biden
El Senador Rick Scott publicó una actualización semanal sobre sus acciones para abordar la crisis de deuda de Estados Unidos y el aumento de la inflación. Desde que fue elegido para el Senado de los EE. UU., el Senador Scott ha instado a que el gobierno rinda cuentas al contribuyente estadounidense. Lea más AQUÍ. |
