(Washington, DC) — Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) and Ron Klein (FL-22) raised their concern over the official report of the United Nations Goldstone Commission on the recent conflict in Gaza. “The United Nations’ report on the conflict in Gaza is reflective of a biased and one-sided mandate,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “Like […]
(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 […]
(Washington, DC) — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement today on the Resolution on Gaza which she cosponsored in the House of Representatives. The resolution went on to pass by 390-5: “I am proud to be a cosponsor of this essential Resolution, recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, […]
(Washington, DC) — Rep. Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on the Senate’s failure to pass the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act: “I am extremely disappointed by the partisan politics of Senate Republicans who blocked H.R.7112, the Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2008. As an original cosponsor of this critical legislation, I […]
(Washington, DC) — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement this afternoon in response to state law guidelines adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to protect consumers from unfair discrimination in the sale of life insurance: “I commend the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for adopting guidelines to safeguard Americans’ ability to […]
(Washington, DC) — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement before the House of Representatives recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the state of Israel: Mr. Speaker, I too rise to recognize the 60th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel, and to reaffirm the steadfast friendship between our two strong democratic nations. […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Washington, DC) — May is the month the nation recognizes the contributions made by American Jews. Jewish American Heritage month was first recognized in 2006 after legislation was adopted that U.S. Senator Arlen Specter and I initiated. For the 3rd annual Jewish American Heritage Month, I’d like to recognize the […]
(Washington, DC) — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement on the developing situation in Israel: “Over the past few days, it has pained me to hear the unfair and unjust criticism of Israel as she strives to protect her citizens from Hamas’s attacks. Israel, like all sovereign nations, has not only a […]
Jewish groups welcomed the passage of a bill banning insurers from discriminating against travelers to Israel. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 passed Wednesday by the U.S. House of Representatives includes a provision that bars travel insurers from considering past or future lawful travel. Some insurers have denied insurance based […]
(Davie, FL) — U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Weston) addressed students at Piper High School, in Davie, about the history and significance of African American and Jewish relations and the importance of minority rights, through a video presentation of “From Swastika to Jim Crow.” The event was part of a series of programs Rep. Wasserman […]