Miami, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez expressed his gratitude to Miami's very own Armando Christian Perez, better known as Pitbull, on his generous support to Florida International University (FIU). 

"As the Panther Nation's proud representative on Capitol Hill, I could not be more excited to watch the next FIU football game at Pitbull Stadium," said Rep. Gimenez. "Armando Christian Perez truly embodies the American dream. Beyond being an internationally acclaimed artist who has sold over 25 million studio albums, over 100 million singles, and winning over 25 Billboard Latin Music Awards Pitbull has never forgotten his roots of Miami-Dade County. Even as Mr. Worldwide, he never misses the opportunity to make sure everyone knows that he is from the '305' on the world stage. As his home community, we could not be prouder of all that Pitbull has and will continue accomplished."

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Congressman Carlos Giménez represents Miami-Dade County and the beautiful Florida Keys. He is the only Cuban-born Member of the 118th Congress, having fled his homeland shortly after the Communist takeover of the island. He is the first career firefighter paramedic elected to the House of Representatives and served as the former Fire Chief of the City of Miami and Mayor of Miami-Dade County. He serves as the Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, the Armed Services Committee, and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.