Joe Garcia

It shows courage, and it shows commitment to move beyond the status-quo politics of rhetoric, which is all the Cuban-American community has received from any party for the last half century.

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.

Right here at home, we have seen what happens when a politician breaks that public trust, when they are dishonest and corrupt.

I have Obamacare; trust me - it's not perfect.

The people who support Mr. Curbelo's campaign are people who oppose Medicare and Social Security, want to reform it to take it away from our seniors, and oppose a minimum wage.

When you remove just some of the barriers, people do what people do: help their families.

Family is more important than ideology.

Scandals, corruption, partisan infighting - no wonder people have lost faith in Congress. I say enough is enough.

Sending $300 to your grandma in Cuba doesn't change the dynamic with Castro.

We deserve quality jobs that pay a living wage, lower college tuition, action on climate change, and comprehensive immigration reform.

When members of this House use inflammatory language, use offensive language, it does not help the process. It is beneath the dignity of this body and this country.

The last time the Diaz-Balarts were removed from power, it took a revolution, and we ended up with Fidel Castro.