[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 17406]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING JOSE DIAZ-BALART

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my 
friend, journalist, and television anchorman, Jose Diaz-Balart.
  For over 30 years, Jose has been reporting on momentous events from 
international crises to breaking news in order to properly inform his 
diverse audience.
  As the first U.S. journalist to broadcast in two languages--English 
and Spanish--simultaneously on two networks, Jose has proven to be a 
valuable voice to the Hispanic American community. Throughout his 
career Jose has been the recipient of many accolades, including three 
Emmys, the George Foster Peabody Award, and the 2014 CHCI Medallion of 
Excellence.
  Jose's role in our society should not be taken for granted. There are 
hundreds of journalists in Cuba and around the world who are being 
persecuted and imprisoned for showcasing the realities within their own 
countries. Jose speaks for them.
  I congratulate Jose for 30 years within the industry and thank him 
for his commitment to the principles of independent journalism and 
freedom of the press.

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