Jan 13, 2017
Mr. Chair, as a mother, a breast cancer survivor, and a proud Floridian, I rise today in strong opposition to the majority's irresponsible efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The facts speak for themselves: 20 million Americans…
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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Jan 12, 2017
As a member of Congress, I will not compromise information learned and discussed in a classified briefing. However, the FBI director must clarify for the American people the agency's policies for investigating and alerting those who were…
Jan 9, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I rise today with the Florida delegation and other colleagues with the heaviest of hearts. In the last few days, our State has witnessed two horrific tragedies. The first occurred Friday, in my congressional district, when a…
Jan 5, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the majority's efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act and make America sick again. It is atrocious that Republicans intend to repeal ObamaCare without any plan for replacement. It is barbaric…
Sep 28, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise today as we approach October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The statistics are sobering: one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. After being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 41…
Sep 28, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for her leadership and for joining me in pushing for us to reach the point that we have, where we now have not all the funding we need, but $1.1 billion to finally fight the Zika virus without also…
Sep 27, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of every woman in our country and her right to make her own healthcare decisions in consultation with her doctors. Women should be free to make those most personal of decisions without the interference…
Sep 27, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Hastings)--who I concur is my very good friend--for his leadership on behalf of Florida and particularly in protecting our beloved Everglades. While I support the underlying bill because…
Sep 27, 2016
Mr. Speaker, the majority has even withheld a vote on the matter, refusing to rule in order Mr. Kildee's amendment, the Families of Flint Act. They have no conscience. If they did, they would allow a vote. Vote ``no,'' as I have said many…
Sep 27, 2016
Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to object, although I do not intend to object, I am proud to be the sponsor of H. Res. 851, which expresses profound concern about the shameful and rampant corruption of President Maduro's government and…
Sep 13, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Suicide Prevention Month and to honor those of our veterans who tragically took their own lives after bravely fighting to protect ours. These courageous men and women fought valiantly so the rest of…
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