[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6167]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING THE LADIES IN WHITE

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                            HON. JOE GARCIA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 3, 2013

  Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary 
group of women who have worked tirelessly towards the advancement of 
human rights in Cuba, and continue to shine a light on an imperative 
cause for freedom right in our backyard.
  For the past 10 years, the Ladies in White has served as a leading 
pro-democracy organization of the Cuban human rights movement. Known 
for being white-clad in symbolization of peace, the women of this 
organization are all relatives of political prisoners and have remained 
steadfast in their fight for freedom. They are renowned for their 
weekly, non-violent, silent protests, and just yesterday received the 
Sacharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in an award ceremony delayed 
eight years because of oppressive travel restrictions.
  The women of the Ladies in White continue to fight with courage and 
dignity for the betterment of the lives of the millions of people who 
call Cuba home, and have undoubtedly earned our profound respect and 
admiration.

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