American families are in crisis. They are losing loved ones, losing their jobs and small businesses, facing home insecurity and food insecurity.
Darren Soto
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Darren Michael Soto is a U.S. Representative for Florida's 9th congressional district, serving since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Soto has focused on issues such as environmental protection, healthcare, and economic development. He has been an advocate for the Latino community and has worked on legislation to improve access to education and job opportunities. Soto has also been involved in discussions around climate change and disaster preparedness, particularly in relation to Florida's unique environmental challenges.
The Federal Government last century deliberately infected Black men with syphilis in the Tuskegee experiment.
I do want to set the record straight. Pfizer was the first vaccine approved. It was approved on December 11th, 2020. It was not part of Operation Warp Speed.
First, I want to thank the Biden administration for increasing Florida's weekly allocation 16 percent, up from 266,000 to 307,000 for our weekly allotment.
I was in the gallery right behind us when the Capitol was breached. Then domestic terrorists breached the Rotunda. I heard the loud sounds of gunshots through this sacred Chamber. My last images were brave Capitol Police, guns drawn, to…
We have a duty to lead the world effort. Climate change denial and the fact that it is caused by human activities--again, is an extremist political position.
Climate change was on the ballot, and President-elect Joe Biden won. A majority of Americans, especially our young people, want significant change.
Because we are not only interested in making the standards 21st century but putting our money where our mouth is moving forward.
But with only one new standard implemented in 24 years, it shows that the system is broken.
Through sound science we are determining that current water protection standards are unsafe.
Even during these difficult times, we have a tremendous opportunity to bring Puerto Rico's energy industry into the 21st century.
It is critical that we use Federal disaster relief funds to focus in part on rebuilding a more resilient and reliable system.
Hurricane Maria exposed the vulnerable state of Puerto Rico's energy system.
I would inquire how much time we have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Murphy of Florida). The gentleman from Florida has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I have three more speakers. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
I thank the gentleman from California and our friends across the aisle for their support. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Demings).
In my hometown of Kissimmee, Florida, I joined our local protest of the murder of George Floyd. We came together, members of the NAACP, Black Lives Matter, our Sheriff Russ Gibson, local police chiefs, and a multitude of my fellow Puerto…
From early January well into mid-March, President Trump deliberately misled the American people into believing the coronavirus was, quote, 'well under control.'
With that said, I think it is essential that we work to get money to the remaining 35 million American citizens who have not received their stimulus payments as fast as those others.
I do agree the people of Puerto Rico have to determine this future, and they will have a vote on a simple statehood yes-or-no question this November.
It is important to get the record straight because it is very difficult to be able to speak up accurately.
Now add his dismal failure to protect clean air and water, and he has created the perfect disaster for the American people.
President Trump's failed COVID-19 response has greatly contributed to the death of over 113,000 Americans.
As COVID-19 swept across our Nation, President Trump hid the truth from the American people.





