Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement after she was sworn in for her seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives: “South Florida is a diverse and vibrant community and it is an incredible responsibility and honor to represent the people of Florida’s 23rd Congressional District in the […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the House voted on H.R. 2029, the “Omnibus” legislation to fund the Federal government through September 2016: “In 23 years as a legislator I’ve never seen a perfect bill, but progress sometimes requires compromise. In an era of divided government, […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 2297, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act: “Yesterday, I joined my Democratic and Republican colleagues in overwhelmingly supporting a bill that will further curtail financing channels for the terrorist organization Hezbollah. These murderous actors are responsible […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Susan Davis (D-CA) issued the following joint statement on the International Atomic Energy Agency report investigating Iran’s nuclear program: “Yesterday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released its report on the past possible military dimensions (PMD) of Iran’s nuclear program. This report […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in response to the shooting deaths and injuries at Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs: “Jennifer Markovsky. Ke’Arre Marcell Stewart. Garrett Swasey. “On Friday in Colorado Springs, they were murdered by a fanatic with a gun. As I spent this past holiday weekend […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement in honor of Thanksgiving: “Today my family and I join millions of Americans in celebrating Thanksgiving and taking time to reflect on how grateful we are. In a time when much of the world is undergoing hardship and suffering, it is all […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act: “Today I voted against the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act for a number of reasons. “The brutal attacks in Paris are the latest impact of ISIS’s horrific […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement today after the Paris terrorist attacks that resulted in hundreds of innocent people killed and injured: “Today I join millions of Americans and people worldwide in mourning the tragic loss of innocent life in Paris last night. The disgusting display of brutality and […]
Pembroke Pines, Fla. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement today after the Pentagon announced ‘Jihadi John’ had been killed: “Yesterday, U.S. forces successfully completed a raid targeting Mohamed Emwazi, otherwise known as “Jihadi John”, who brutally slaughtered Western journalists and aid workers. His heinous murder of South Floridian Steven Sotloff, […]
Pembroke Pines, Fla. (November 11th, 2015) – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: “On Veterans Day we come together as a nation to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. “The freedoms and way of life we enjoy today have been made […]