During the month of February we honor the immeasurable achievements and contributions of African-Americans to our nation’s political, cultural, and economic fabric. Here in Florida, we salute the African-American trailblazers who paved the way for future generations to make their own mark on history. From political pioneers like Congressman Josiah Walls to his contemporary heirs, […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement on Iran’s reported ballistic missile test: “Reports of an Iranian ballistic missile test over the weekend are a truly alarming development. If true, this would represent a violation of international law and U. N. Security resolutions. For that, Iran must be held accountable. […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in celebration of the eighth anniversary of the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act: “As his first act in office, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and told American women that in order to move forward, we must […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today on President Trump’s unconstitutional Executive Order banning Muslims and its timing: “The fact that President Trump failed to even mention Jews or antisemitism in his statement commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day was insensitive, disappointing and trampled on the memory of the […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day: “On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we come together as a global community to remember the six million Jews and millions of other innocent people, who perished at the hands of the Nazis. We mourn those who lost […]
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today to mark the 44th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision: “Forty-four years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion and affirmed the basic right of women to choose not just if, but when and with whom they want to start […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in advance of U.S. Rep. Tom Price’s (GA-06) confirmation hearing: “Congressman Tom Price has been an avowed opponent of quality, affordable health care for many years and he’s repeatedly proposed draconian legislation to restrict women’s access to reproductive health care. He […]
Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today on Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Education Secretary: “President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Education Secretary has displayed one consistent value: an open hostility toward public schools and teachers. Betsy DeVos champions ‘reforms’ that basically defund, undercut and privatize public […]
Sunrise, FL – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “Today we honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and all the progress he ushered in for our nation. He helped expand the right to vote – our sacred […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in advance of his confirmation hearing: “When Senator Jeff Sessions begins his confirmation hearing today, Americans of every race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and sexual orientation will want to hear how he will protect our constitutional rights. From safeguarding our sacred right to […]