Oct 25th, 2007 · U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, a Republican from Florida, is a first-generation Cuban American. Martinez reacts to President Bush's recent speech on a post-Fidel Castro Cuba. Martinez also sets the record straight on why he chose to step down as Chair of the Republican National Committee.
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Jan 20th, 2007 · During the Republican National Committee's winter meeting, Florida Sen. Mel Martinez was named its new general chairman. The choice of Sen. Martinez ruffled some in the party, who oppose his stance on immigration.
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Feb 11th, 2006 · Republican Sen. Mel Martinez tells Debbie Elliott about his efforts to limit oil and gas exploration along Florida's coast. Martinez and his fellow Floridian, Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson, have authored legislation that would create a 150-mile no-drill zone around Florida.
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