Feb 15, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Reva Britan for her brilliant 25 years of service to the people of south Florida. Reva began her career in 1988, after successfully raising five sons, and became a congressional staffer for former…
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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Dec 19, 2012
I thank the gentleman. I thank both gentlemen. I rise to offer H.R. 6443, a bill that will designate the Department of Veterans Affairs health clinic located at 9800 West Commercial Boulevard in the city of Sunrise, Florida, as the William…
Dec 19, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of Congress's finest members, Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, for his exemplary leadership and service to the Congressional Black Caucus. While Chairman Cleaver has worked on behalf of the people of…
Nov 16, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in defense of our ally, Israel, and her sovereign right to self-defense. As we all know, Israel lives in a difficult neighborhood of instability, violence, and uncertainty. In the towns of Israel's southern…
Sep 13, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of a beloved member of our south Florida veterans community, William ``Bill'' Kling, who passed away on August 6 at the age of 84. Bill was a devoted husband and father; and he is survived by his…
Sep 12, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of this body's finest members, Congressman Jerry F. Costello, for his long-time service to the Congress. Mr. Costello has worked on behalf of the people of southern Illinois for more than 24 years…
Aug 22, 2012
But guess what? The 'Los Angeles Times' reported yesterday that the platform was, and I quote, 'written at the direction of Romney's campaign'.
Aug 22, 2012
his campaign just directed the Republican Party platform to include the most restrictive constitutional amendment that would say to women that you would have no opportunity to make your own reproductive choices under any circumstances even…
Aug 22, 2012
There is no way that a presidential candidate, a party's nominee, can separate themselves from that party's platform.
Aug 22, 2012
And now we have a Republican Party platform that was designed by Mitt Romney.
Aug 22, 2012
Mitt Romney is simply saying one thing but not insisting that his party's policies, as reflected in their platform, reflect his views.
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