(Washington, DC) – Rep. Wasserman Schultz joined the United States Congress in approving stronger, tougher sanctions against Iran today, protecting the security of the United States and sending a strong message that the U.S. Government will not allow a nuclear-armed Iran. Rep. Wasserman Schultz was an original co-sponsor of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and […]
Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz strongly condemned anti-Israel statements made by former Cuban President Fidel Castro. Castro’s comments, which were distributed by the Cuban government were as follows: “The hatred felt by the state of Israel against the Palestinians is such that they would not hesitate to send the one-and-a-half million men, women and children […]
The loss of life that occurred off Israel’s coast early Monday morning was tragic and regrettable. At this difficult time, it is vital that the international community not inflame the situation with condemnations and unjust criticism of Israel. We must stand strong with Israel amidst the tragedy. We must remember several elements of this conflict […]
(Washington, DC) – This May marks the United States’ fifth annual celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions Jewish Americans have made and continue to make in American culture and society. “The foundation of our country is built upon the strengths of our unique cultures and backgrounds,” […]
In Remarks to Zionist Organization of America, Rep. Wasserman Schultz Defends Israel, Pledges to Stand Against Iran Washington, DC – The relationship between Israel and the United States must remain strong and we must stand united against Iran, Rep. Wasserman Schultz stressed in remarks at the Congressional luncheon of the Zionist Organization of America. “One […]
Holocaust Remembrance Day Time to Remember That What We Do Makes a Difference Today, on Yom HaShoah, the 65th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps, we remember the millions of men, women, and children, who perished at the hands of the Nazis. We remember the six million Jews, among them 1.5 million […]
(Washington, DC) — Vice President Biden went to Israel to underscore the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship, to mark the beginning of the new round of proximity talks, and to make it abundantly clear that preventing a nuclear-armed Iran is one of our top priorities. Unfortunately, the announcement by the Israeli Interior Ministry of a […]
Meets with Israeli Prime Minister, Egyptian, Turkish, and Palestinian Authority officials (Washington, DC) — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20), is leading a congressional delegation trip to Egypt, Israel, and Turkey this week. The trip, comprised of eight bi-partisan members of the House of Representatives seeks to promote a deeper understanding of the region and its […]
(Washington, DC) — On November 1, 2005, rejecting any denial of the Holocaust as a historical event, either in full or in part, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution (A/RES/60/7) condemning “without reserve” all manifestations of religious intolerance, incitement, harassment or violence against persons or communities based on ethnic origin or […]
(Washington, DC) — Today, Rep. Wasserman Schultz made the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1327, the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009, which aims to put a stop to Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons: “I rise today, Mr. Speaker, in support of H.R. 1327, the Iran […]