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"For almost 40 years, Turkey has illegally occupied the northern region of Cyprus, displacing residents and hindering the country's ability to govern itself effectively," said Bilirakis. "In May, Secretary Kerry and Cypriot Foreign Minister Kasoulides held a meeting, where Mr. Kasoulides laid out several confidence-building proposals as the foundation for Cyprus' reunification. A reunified Cyprus would undoubtedly contribute to the economic stability of the Eastern Mediterranean, and the United States must remain committed to these efforts.

"For almost 40 years, Turkey has illegally occupied the northern region of Cyprus, displacing residents and hindering the country's ability to govern itself effectively," said Bilirakis. "In May, Secretary Kerry and Cypriot Foreign Minister Kasoulides held a meeting, where Mr. Kasoulides laid out several confidence-building proposals as the foundation for Cyprus' reunification. A reunified Cyprus would undoubtedly contribute to the economic stability of the Eastern Mediterranean, and the United States must remain committed to these efforts.

"The Administration's announcement today that it would delay implementation of ObamaCare's employer mandate demonstrates that even the law's authors are realizing it is both unworkable and bad policy for Americans. I continue to oppose the new health care law and will work with my colleagues to find ways to repeal and replace it with commonsense reforms that truly address the challenges of our nation's health care system."

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"Gosnell's recent trial revealed the horrifying details of illegal late-term abortions and the danger they pose to women and children. Today, I joined my colleagues in support of H.R. 1797, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which aims to protect unborn children and their mothers by preventing these atrocities from happening again. As a father of four and a U.S. Congressman, I believe strongly in the sanctity of human life – both born and unborn. It is my hope that one day no one will be in the situation where abortion is thought to be the only option."

?Along with many Floridians, I?m concerned about the alarming increase in prescription drug abuse and the illegal sales of prescription medications,? said Bilirakis. ?Issues concerning both the overprescribing and the illegal use and sale of these drugs need to be addressed both at the federal and state level.?