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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.

Feb 29, 2016

So if that was something that this subcommittee chose to review, I could only talk to you about it, to the Chief, and maybe the Architect of the Capitol, who, by the way, also sits on the Police Board, which most people don't realize.

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Feb 29, 2016

My specific question is, do you think there needs to be reform to the way the Capitol Police Board functions and makes decisions in order for us to ensure that we don't have to rely on you being willing to sit down with us in a meeting?

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Feb 29, 2016

I look forward to the GAO recommendations, but I remain concerned.

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Feb 29, 2016

We are not securing all the garages. So if I am a terrorist, I am going to go to the garage that is not secure.

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Feb 29, 2016

I am getting extremely frustrated. I don't think I am getting veracity in the responses to my question.

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Feb 29, 2016

I hope they will do so in a timely fashion.

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Feb 29, 2016

And that is my concern as well, is we need CRS to be responsive.

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Feb 29, 2016

And we have the ability to terminate their contract for cause?

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Feb 29, 2016

I would just request, respectfully, that if we could lengthen this meeting, because I don't think the next meeting is going to be quite as long.

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Feb 29, 2016

It is like charging for toilet paper. And we certainly wouldn't want to do that.

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Feb 29, 2016

These are essential items that are just as essential as toilet paper is, and it is absolutely a necessity to remedy this situation.

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