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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 12, 2025

They are essentially packed into cages, wall to wall humans, 32 detainees per cage.

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Jul 10, 2025

grossly robbing the American taxpayers and impacting our military readiness and our ability to make sure that we have the ability to accomplish mission-critical goals.

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Jul 9, 2025

When you have a prominent candidate who is giving permission to use dangerous rhetoric that potentially incites violence and incites people and creates a permission structure to fan the flames of violence? That’s just completely…

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Jul 9, 2025

To not be willing to condemn the term ‘globalize the intifada,’ it just demonstrates his callous disregard for antisemitism, terrorist activity.

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Jul 6, 2025

Again, more Trump lies, more people being thrown into a dire situation where many of them will ultimately die when they’re deported back to countries like Venezuela and Haiti, which clearly don’t have conditions in which it is safe or a…

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Jul 6, 2025

This is a situation in which they want to bleach America.

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May 21, 2025

When leaving that event, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, a couple who were Israelis – Sarah was an American – that worked for the Israeli embassy, were gunned down at point blank range in cold blood because they were Jewish, because…

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May 1, 2025

I was unable to be physically present for votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 113 and NAY on Roll Call No. 114. Personal Explanation

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Apr 30, 2025

I was unable to be physically present for votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 111 and NAY on Roll Call No. 112. ____________________

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Apr 9, 2025

The State of Florida is teeming with champions. I rise today to proudly congratulate Nova Southeastern University on winning the 2025 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship. The NSU Sharks, based in Davie, in my…

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Mar 31, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that I rise to honor the life, the work and the legacy of Congressman Raul Grijalva. While others rush to punch down on people who chase a better life, he was always a brave, bold voice for Tribes, workers and…

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Mar 3, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that I announce to the House the passing of the respected and revered former colleague from the State of Florida, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart. Lincoln and his brothers are family to me, and Lincoln was a man…

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Feb 25, 2025

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose the Republican budget resolution that utterly betrays middle-class Americans and threatens to explode the deficit. This deceitful budget would gut Medicaid, schools, and…

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Feb 17, 2025

eliminate wasteful spending on unnecessary and outdated research, make DOD more efficient and effective, and protect pets from abuse.

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Feb 13, 2025

I thank the gentleman for yielding and I thank my fellow appropriator and friend, Marcy Kaptur, for initiating and hosting this Special Order hour. I thank my friend, the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi), for standing in for the…

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Jan 21, 2025

Thank you so much, Congresswoman Castor. That was a very special and important tribute. I appreciate it so much. Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield to the Congresswoman from the great State of Florida (Ms. Lois Frankel).

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Jan 21, 2025

I thank Congresswoman Frankel, my friend, for her remarks. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Soto).

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Jan 21, 2025

Thank you so much, Mr. Whip, for helping me honor my friend, my sister, Tracie Pough. Mr. Speaker, I recognize the gentlewoman from the great State of Florida (Ms. Castor), my colleague and friend.

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Jan 21, 2025

Before I yield to other Members, Mr. Speaker, I will begin with my own remarks regarding my longtime chief of staff, Tracie Pough. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a woman who, as much as anyone in my adult life, has been a true partner…

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Jan 21, 2025

I thank Mr. Soto and all of my colleagues for helping me honor this remarkable woman. Mr. Speaker, I will close with this. I think every Member can appreciate that their chief of staff, really their entire congressional staff, but their…

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Dec 5, 2024

It is my great honor to rise and recognize the distinguished career of Dr. George Hanbury, the president and CEO of Nova Southeastern University. Since 2010, Dr. Hanbury guided this institution with vision, integrity, and a true dedication…

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Dec 4, 2024

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank my good friends from Maryland, Mr. Mfume and Mr. Raskin, for their diligent work on this bill to honor the life and legacy of Elijah Cummings. Chairman Cummings was known throughout this Chamber…

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Nov 14, 2024

There's no question I consider her someone who is likely a Russian asset.

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Sep 25, 2024

I make a point of order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman will state her point of order.

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Sep 25, 2024

You have made a ruling that the gentleman's motion is not in order, and I object and disagree with that ruling. I would like to make a motion to overrule the decision of the Chair. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair advises the gentlewoman…

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