WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement condemning the recent Hamas missile attacks on Israel and standing up for Israel’s right to self-defense: “With our deepest concern and strongest support, the United States stands firm with our ally Israel, currently under fire from an onslaught of Hamas rockets. I […]
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement on the passage of the House-Senate Agreement on Iran Sanctions: “The U.S. Congress has once again made it clear to the world: we are resolute in using all tools at our disposal to halt Iran’s nefarious nuclear ambitions. “This legislation, which AIPAC […]
By William E. Gibson, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON – Alarmed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the spread of child pornography and a rising tide of tax fraud, South Florida representatives are pushing legislation through the U.S. House this week to confront these challenges of special concern to their constituents. The House overwhelmingly passed a bill on Wednesday […]
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement on President Obama’s signing of the U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012: “This morning, President Barack Obama once again demonstrated his unwavering dedication to protecting and enhancing Israel’s security. The U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 strengthens Israel’s qualitative military […]
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement following an attack in Bulgaria, killing at least six people, and injuring dozens of others: “I am saddened and outraged by this horrific and brutal attack against Israeli tourists in Bulgaria. On this 18th anniversary of the deadly bombing of the AMIA […]
Rep. Wasserman Schultz praises the passage of H.Res 568 and Secretary Panetta’s announcement of additional funding for the Iron Dome WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) praised two great achievements for Israel’s security and American foreign policy priorities: “I applaud two significant developments today that strengthen Israel’s security: the passage of H.Res […]
Rep. Wasserman Schultz praises the passage of H.Res 568 and Secretary Panetta’s announcement of additional funding for the Iron Dome WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) praised two great achievements for Israel’s security and American foreign policy priorities: “I applaud two significant developments today that strengthen Israel’s security: the passage of H.Res […]
WASHINGTON – Today Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18) introduced a resolution in honor of Hadassah’s Centennial and released the following statement: “As the largest Jewish organization in America, and one of the largest women’s volunteer organizations in the world, Hadassah has truly lived up to its biblical mission of Aruchat Bat […]
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement in honor of May as Jewish American Heritage Month: “I am delighted that this May we celebrate the seventh annual Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to honor the myriad contributions the Jewish community has made to the cultural fabric of the United […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement in response to the news that Fatah and Hamas have announced plans for a unity government: “I am watching with caution and concern the recent announcement by Fatah and Hamas that they plan to form a Palestinian unity government. The United States would embrace such an arrangement […]