U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following video statement marking the first night of Hanukkah on December 8:

As we develop our legislation, I hope you take a moment to tell me more about your story of struggle and things we can do to help you get back on your feet and rise above your current situation to stake your claim on the American Dream.

As we develop our legislation, I hope you take a moment to tell me more about your story of struggle and things we can do to help you get back on your feet and rise above your current situation to stake your claim on the American Dream.

My late grandfather was one of the most influential people in my life. Until his death when I was 13, “Papá” was a mentor who spent countless hours on our front porch with me discussing history, politics and baseball. As a Cuban immigrant, he knew how special America is, and it’s one lesson from him that I will never forget.

My late grandfather was one of the most influential people in my life. Until his death when I was 13, “Papá” was a mentor who spent countless hours on our front porch with me discussing history, politics and baseball. As a Cuban immigrant, he knew how special America is, and it’s one lesson from him that I will never forget.

The U.S.-Mexico relationship is a critically important one, and I was pleased to meet President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto during his visit to Washington yesterday.