Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement to mark October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “Today marks the beginning of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Like so many others who have been affected by this disease, this month holds a deep and personal significance for me and my […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in honor of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement: “Tonight we will gather with our families and friends to commence the holiest night in the Jewish year. As we begin the Day of Atonement, we pause to reflect on the past year: […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Floor Statement Opposing Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 September 18, 2015 As Prepared for Delivery Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015. This bill is possibly the most dangerous bill for women’s health to come to the House Floor this Congress. […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month: “As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the Hispanic community’s countless contributions to our nation. For generations, this community has reaffirmed their strong commitment to family, education, faith, and work ethic, thereby becoming a vibrant […]
Washington, DC- U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in celebration of Rosh Hashanah: “As one year comes to an end and another begins, we gather with our families to reflect on the past and look forward to what the New Year will bring. It is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement marking the 14th anniversary of September 11, 2001: “Today our nation marks the solemn anniversary of September 11, 2001. We will never forget the loved ones our nation lost that tragic day. We carry them with us in our daily lives, in […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in celebration of Labor Day: “On Labor Day we celebrate America’s hardworking men and women who are the backbone of this nation. Their contributions to the United States are invaluable – both in their tireless work and their advocacy for the workplace […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) authored the following opinion piece today to announce her support for the P5+1 agreement negotiated with Iran to curtail their nuclear weapons ambitions. It appeared on the MiamiHerald.com: I have always approached decision-making with both my head and my heart, and depending on the nature of the […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in memory of Hurricane Katrina’s tenth anniversary: “Ten years have passed since Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans and the Gulf Region, leaving in its wake a trail of death, destruction, and despair. It broke New Orleans’ levees, and in turn, many people’s […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the news that Jared Fogle has agreed to plead guilty: “Today’s news that Jared Fogle has agreed to plead guilty underscores the critical work that agencies like the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces and organizations like PROTECT do […]