Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar will host Cuban human rights leader Rosa María Payá at the 2026 State of the Union.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Salazar announces invited guest: Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) revealed that Rosa María Payá, a prominent Cuban human rights leader, will be her guest at the 2026 State of the Union address. Payá is known for her advocacy for democracy and justice in Cuba, continuing the legacy of her father, Oswaldo Payá, who opposed the Cuban regime.
Comments from Congresswoman Salazar: Salazar emphasized Payá's role as a powerful voice for freedom, stating, “Rosa María Payá represents the moral courage that this dictatorship has tried to crush.” She highlighted the relevance of Payá's presence in the current political climate regarding Cuba.
Remarks from Rosa María Payá: Payá expressed her honor in attending the address and reiterated the necessity of ending the regime in Cuba, calling it “an imperative moral and strategic necessity.” She conveyed solidarity with those suffering under repression, assuring them that “the night will not last forever.”
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Maria Elvira Salazar Fundraising
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Maria Elvira Salazar Net Worth
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Maria Elvira Salazar Bill Proposals
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- H.R.6892: To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to subscribe to additional shares of the capital stock of the Inter-American Investment Corporation.
- H.R.6763: Shelter Act
- H.R.6540: Anti-Communism Week Act
- H.R.5556: Flight Refund Fairness Act
- H.R.5246: To provide for the political affairs authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
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