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Debbie Wasserman Schultz

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 23rd congressional district since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held various leadership roles, including serving as the chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2011 to 2016. Throughout her tenure, Wasserman Schultz has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and women's rights, advocating for policies that aim to improve the lives of her constituents. She has been an outspoken advocate for gun control and has worked on legislation addressing the needs of veterans and military families.

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Jul 26, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois will be postponed.

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Jul 26, 2023

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida has 1 minute remaining.

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Jul 26, 2023

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mrs. Miller of West Virginia). The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jul 26, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Georgia will be postponed. {time} 1600 Amendment No. 35 Offered by Mr. Bost The Acting…

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Jul 26, 2023

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jul 26, 2023

I support the amendments en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 26, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Ms. Greene of Georgia The Acting…

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Jul 26, 2023

I strongly support the gentleman's amendment and commend him for his efforts to address the severe flooding problems that have occurred in and around West Point.

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Jul 26, 2023

May I inquire as to the time remaining. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Edwards). The gentlewoman from Florida has 8 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 15 minutes remaining.

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Jul 19, 2023

Do you think it was just as hard to wear a mask during COVID as it was to hide under floorboards or false walls so you weren't murdered or dragged to a concentration camp? Yes or no?

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Jul 19, 2023

No to allowing a witness to degrade--

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Jul 19, 2023

They intentionally choose to elevate this rhetoric to give these harmful, dangerous views a platform in the halls of the U.S. Congress.

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Jul 19, 2023

The extreme MAGA majority has spent its time, not to mention tons of taxpayer money, something that they are always so cautious about on baseless investigations that have gone nowhere.

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Jul 19, 2023

It's not to guard free speech or to ensure equality for all.

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Jul 19, 2023

This Republican charge of free speech is being used by Republican Members to promote quasi science, things such as the replacement theory that says that Brown people are replacing good White Americans here in this country.

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Jul 19, 2023

Your rhetoric creates a climate of mistrust, antagonism, and even hatred or violence against Jewish people.

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Jul 19, 2023

There's no legitimate comparison to the Holocaust. It doesn't matter if you're talking about AI, vaccine mandates, or anything else, there's no comparison.

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Jul 19, 2023

Yet, last week you floated a baseless conspiracy theory that the coronavirus was bioengineered to target Caucasians and Black people, but to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people.

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Jul 19, 2023

His reckless rhetoric helped fuel antisemitic incidents, which for the record are at the highest level in the United States since 1970.

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Jul 19, 2023

We respectfully requested that you rescind Mr. Kennedy's invitation to appear here due to his repeated and very recent statements that spread dangerous antisemitic and anti-Asian conspiracy theories.

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Jul 19, 2023

Anyone who doesn't agree with their point of view deserves whatever hatred and threats are thrown at them.

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Jul 19, 2023

It's clear that one aim of this investigation is to bully tech and media companies into turning a blind eye to right-wing extremist conspiracies.

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Jul 19, 2023

Ms. Wasserman Schultz. It is violative of Rule XI--

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Jul 19, 2023

You don't have the right to a platform, public or private.

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Jul 19, 2023

There are Members of the Republican Conference who also frequently suggest that Americans have to deal with COVID rules is the same as oppression of Nazi Germany.

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