Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Quotes
Born: July 15, 1952
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a pioneering force in American politics, embodies a rare blend of resilience and grace. As the first Latina and first Cuban-American elected to the U.S. Congress, she championed human rights and diplomacy, but her deeper legacy lies in her commitment to mindfulness and peace. Ros-Lehtinen’s philosophy transcends partisan divides, urging us to find common ground through empathy and quiet reflection. Her quotes resonate because they speak to the power of listening and the courage to build bridges in a fractured world. A testament to strength tempered with serenity, her words inspire us to lead with heart and unwavering hope.
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Quotes (10)
"No matter where you are from, no matter what your background is, no matter what your socioeconomic status is, every person can achieve his or her dreams."
— Ileana Ros Lehtinen"Hamas says in its charter they want to see a world without Israel. They want to obliterate Israel."
— Ileana Ros Lehtinen"Rogue regimes never respond to anything less than hardball."
— Ileana Ros Lehtinen"I believe in the promise of America. Being a Cuban refugee, having come here when I was eight, I know that this is a shining city on the hill."
— Ileana Ros Lehtinen"I don't just whisper it, I say it and I say it: 'The United Nations is an anti-Semitic organization, an anti-Israel organization.'"
— Ileana Ros Lehtinen"If we don't like the Human Rights Council, then let's not fund it. We should pick and choose cafeteria style which groups we want to help."
— Ileana Ros Lehtinen"It's a special place, and I believe in the prominence of America, and having America be and continue to be an exceptional place, and making no apologies for America being a superpower."
— Ileana Ros Lehtinen"I believe the Obama administration, from the president on down, has taken a very weak position regarding granting Palestine statehood at the United Nations."
— Ileana Ros Lehtinen"In the end, it's a good investment for America to be involved in helping people get democratic governance - not to take over their country - but to help people be free. And that is an investment that will pay off in the future."
— Ileana Ros Lehtinen"I support strong sanctions and other penalties against those who aid violent extremists, brutalize their own people and have time and time again rejected calls to behave as responsible nations."
— Ileana Ros Lehtinen