Congressman Carlos a. Gimenez Congratulates Abelardo DE LA Espriella on Election as President of Colombia

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez released the following statement congratulating Abelardo de la Espriella on his election as President of Colombia: "I’m proud to represent one of the largest Colombian-American communities in the United States, which voted overwhelmingly for Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia’s presidential election. "As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, I look forward to working closely with President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella and his government to strengthen the unbreakable alliance between our two nations. "Today marks not only a new chapter for Colombia, but an opportunity to reaffirm the values of liberty, democracy, and prosperity that unite our peoples. I wish President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella success as he leads Colombia toward a brighter and more secure future.” ###