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 […]
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives passed two resolutions this week condemning European anti-Semitism and violence against innocent civilians in Israel. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement: “I was proud to be a cosponsor of two bills the House passed expressing strong concerns about anti-Semitic and anti-Israel sentiments this week. “H.Res.293 […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement after Rep. Paul D. Ryan’s election as Speaker of the House of Representatives: “I congratulate Paul D. Ryan on his election as Speaker of the House of Representatives. “I served with Congressman Ryan on the Budget Committee and over the years, we […]
Wasserman Schultz Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after release of the bipartisan budget agreement: “This budget agreement is a step in the right direction for our nation’s seniors and economy. I congratulate President Obama, his Administration, and Congressional negotiators on their […]
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz Floor Statement on Violence in Israel 22 October 2015 | As Prepared for Delivery “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express strong support for the people and nation of Israel and to wholly condemn the horrific acts of violence targeting innocent civilians. My heart goes out to the families of the […]