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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

In March of this year, VA announced it is updating its 1959 mission statement: ``To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our Nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors,'' and…

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Jul 26, 2023

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. 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 gentleman from Montana will be postponed.

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Jul 26, 2023

The gentlemen from Tennessee and California understand what kind of money really matters here. It is very nice to say that you are $800 million above the President's budget request. The money that matters is where we are now and what…

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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 demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 40 Offered by Mr. Roy The Acting CHAIR. It is now in…

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Jul 26, 2023

Let me make clear that the Department of Veterans Affairs has robust due process policies and regulations in place for incompetency determinations and remind our colleagues that one of the three ways in which someone is denied an…

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Jul 26, 2023

During the process of applying for disability benefits, VA determines whether or not a beneficiary can manage their own financial affairs. If not, VA will assign them a fiduciary to protect the veteran. VA will only determine an individual…

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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 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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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

No to allowing a witness to degrade--

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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

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

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

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

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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

I move that we move into Executive Session because Mr. Kennedy has repeatedly made despicable, antisemitic and anti-Asian comments.

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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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