[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3671]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING YOANI SANCHEZ

  (Mr. GARCIA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. GARCIA. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize a courageous woman 
whose work on behalf of the advancement of human rights has inspired 
millions throughout the world and continues to shine a light on the 
cause of freedom just 90 miles away.
  For over 10 years, Yoani Sanchez has documented the realities of life 
in Cuba through her blog, Generation Y, and drawn worldwide attention 
to Cuba's civil society. Her riveting accounts detailing human rights 
violations and other injustices have earned her praise and recognition 
throughout the world. Yoani stands as a beacon of hope for Cuba's 
future, and her strength in the face of incredible odds has earned our 
community's profound admiration and respect.
  If my colleagues would indulge me, I would like to say a few words in 
Spanish:

  Es un gran honor reconocer la valentia de Yoani Sanchez quien es una 
fuente de inspiracion para los millones alrededor del mundo que buscan 
la libertad y los derechos humanos.
  (English translation of the above statement is as follows:)

       It's a great honor to recognize the courage of Yoani 
     Sanchez who serves as a source of inspiration for the 
     millions around the world who seek freedom and human rights.

  Yoani will be here next week. I invite my colleagues to take the 
opportunity to meet this very courageous woman.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Fleming). The gentleman will provide a 
translation to the Official Reporters.

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