RUEDA PRENSA MARIO DIAZ   Diaz-Balart Congratulates President-Elect Santos of Colombia  WASHINGTON, DC—Today Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) made the following statement about the recent Presidential election in Colombia:  “I congratulate Juan Manuel Santos, President-Elect of Colombia, for his overwhelming win in this week’s elections. The Colombian people let their voices be heard and democracy once again prevailed in Colombia.   “Colombia continues to be our greatest ally in the hemisphere. For years President Alvaro Uribe has been a friend to the U.S. and I am confident that with the new leadership of President-Elect Santos, we will continue a strong partnership working towards the ideal of freedom and democracy, passing a Free Trade Agreement, and continuing our support of Plan Colombia,” said Diaz-Balart.  ###   Adriana Pereira Communications Director Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) Office: (202) 225-2778   Mobile: (202) 285-3073