In my years of public service at both the federal and state levels, I have had the privilege of representing most of the communities that make up Congressional District 21, including Hialeah, Westchester, Doral, Kendall, Miami Lakes, Hialeah Gardens, Medley and Palmetto Bay.

You know, I think Marco Rubio would be a spectacular candidate for vice president. I think he would energize the country. I think he has a great story. He's bright. He's articulate.

I send messages to the White House continuously

Mitt Romney, you can criticize him for a lot of things, and that's fair, but he knows how the economy works.

So, President Obama wants to change America. I understand that. We dont need to change America. We need to change the White House. We need to change the leadership in the White House.

Immigration is a sensitive topic.

The policies on the Republican side have been much better for Hispanics, for minorities, but the rhetoric, unfortunately, has not.