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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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Dec 2, 2021

The Republicans' refusal to negotiate bipartisan spending bills has us standing on another shutdown cliff and, once more, relying on another Band-Aid funding bill. It is the same place we were 2 months ago when Congress voted to provide 2…

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Dec 2, 2021

Republicans' refusal to put the American people first and faithfully negotiate leaves every parent and mom-and-pop shop less secure. Let's get serious about governing. I say to my Republican colleagues: It is time to show up for work and…

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Nov 18, 2021

I proudly rise to support the largest investment in America's working families, a human safety net, and the protection of the planet since FDR's New Deal. To families facing high healthcare or childcare costs or struggling to find…

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Nov 17, 2021

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise to urge the censure and the removal from committees of Mr. Gosar for portraying the murder of a fellow colleague and promoting violence against immigrants. We know that promoting…

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Nov 16, 2021

With suicide rates among Active military and veteran communities at crisis levels, we'll continue to be devoted to funding programs and services that can intervene and save lives.

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Nov 16, 2021

One of our top priorities as chair has been strengthening mental healthcare for our country's veterans and their families.

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Nov 15, 2021

Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure threaten essential services that Americans count on every day.

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Nov 15, 2021

Cyber-attacks on our critical infrastructure pose a serious risk to--and I quote--'the American way of life.'

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Nov 10, 2021

He is dropping a lighted match on a tinderbox of extremism that can get real people hurt or even actually killed.

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Nov 3, 2021

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Libertad para Cuba. Patria y vida. (English translation of Spanish is as follows: Freedom for Cuba. Country and life.)

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Nov 3, 2021

Make no mistake. We are united today around the Cuban people's fight for libertad and patria y vida. I ask all Members to embrace the unifying principles in this resolution which avoids the policy arguments and expresses our support for…

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Nov 3, 2021

I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership as well on human rights worldwide. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise to urge my colleagues to support H. Res. 760. I authored this bipartisan resolution co-led by my dear friend, Mario…

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Oct 27, 2021

I find that offensive being from ground zero in the state of Florida where climate change and its impact is not a someday thing. It is a right now thing.

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Oct 27, 2021

That is just grossly irresponsible, and what you should be doing is working toward trying to find compromise.

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Oct 27, 2021

The Chamber is continuing and expanding its efforts to defeat the reconciliation bill and opposes efforts to link the infrastructure bill to the reconciliation bill.

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Oct 27, 2021

Mr. Woods, you can say what you want about climate change, but words matter. Actions matter more.

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Oct 27, 2021

You are not doing your job very well if you don't know that answer.

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Oct 27, 2021

Except you are opposing the reduction policies on methane emissions in the Build Back Better Act.

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Oct 20, 2021

There are two major ways that the ERA will impact the legal status of women and all marginalized genders: through litigation and legislation.

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Oct 20, 2021

If white men in this country faced the discrimination and inequality that women across the country of all genders and races faced, that you would see aggressive advocacy on the other side of the aisle in support of the Equal Rights…

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Oct 20, 2021

It is clear that without the added protections of the ERA, we can't be certain that transphobic laws like this will be repealed by our court system.

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Oct 20, 2021

Constitutional amendments, Madam Chair, have always served as a signpost for where society needs to go, and the ERA is no different.

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Oct 20, 2021

And certainly increasing. Thank you. And I want to drill down and explore how the ERA could affect a specific legal claim in my home state of Florida.

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Oct 6, 2021

These so-called audits aren't about unearthing facts. They are about ginning up justification for repressive voting rights laws.

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Oct 6, 2021

I hope the committee remains continued--and I trust that we will--continued to election integrity, not promoting the big lie.

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