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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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Jun 3, 2019

I think the evidence demonstrated by the answers to my questions show that actions are not matching the words.

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Jun 3, 2019

However, we really have very few details about its exact mission, its budget, and its staffing.

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Jun 3, 2019

I'm an appropriator, so I'm very familiar with the reprogramming process.

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Jun 3, 2019

Unfortunately, that's a fairly low prioritization in terms of the chain of command as far as the expression of significant commitment that combating domestic terrorism requires.

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Jun 3, 2019

Yet actions speak louder than words. I'm a show me person, not a tell me person.

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May 21, 2019

I asked you then if the President had received a briefing from you or anyone in your Department on potential Russian interference in our elections in 2020, and you said he had not received a briefing.

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May 21, 2019

the last time we spoke was on May 1st, when you testified before the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and at that hearing you raised serious concerns about Russian operatives attempting to influence our 2020 elections.

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May 21, 2019

His words and deeds have demonstrated that he doesn't think that there was Russian interference.

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May 21, 2019

President Trump has repeatedly publicly expressed doubt about Russian foreign interference in our elections.

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May 21, 2019

The lack of transparency from top to bottom in this Administration is stunning, and it diminishes voters' confidence in our election system.

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May 21, 2019

His actions, particularly as it relates to not taking it seriously enough to even bother to have an election security briefing in advance of the 2020 elections, is mind-blowing.

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May 14, 2019

My understanding is that for thousands of the parts that you make available for sale commercially, you are the sole-source provider on most of them, and that there are no options besides you for the military to be able to make those…

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May 14, 2019

What you just said doesn't pass the straight face test because it's tap dancing, inaccurate, and incongruent with the facts.

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May 14, 2019

You ought to be ashamed of yourself, and you owe the taxpayers millions of dollars that I hope your company decides to make sure that you do on your own.

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May 14, 2019

It's in the billions of dollars, okay. So I think it's safe to say that if we're spending 4,000--if we have a 4,000 percent unfair, egregious, outrageous profit, that we are really affecting our military's readiness and our ability to make…

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May 14, 2019

That's obviously not only an egregious swindling of taxpayer money, it also would appear to be a huge additional expense that is grossly irresponsible for the Department of Defense to have to bear.

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May 14, 2019

the third-highest number... of anti-Semitic incidents since ADL began tracking.

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May 14, 2019

That's the third-highest number, as I think you mentioned in your testimony, of anti-Semitic incidents since ADL began tracking anti-Semitic incidents four decades ago.

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May 14, 2019

I think it's safe to say that if we're spending 4,000--if we have a 4,000 percent unfair, egregious, outrageous profit, that we are really affecting our military's readiness and our ability to make sure we can address mission-critical…

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May 14, 2019

So, Mr. Fahey, TransDigm owns the rights for thousands of parts used to fix and maintain our military equipment.

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May 14, 2019

the way it works here is that we ask the questions and you answer them when we're ready for you to answer them, okay?

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May 14, 2019

And before I yield back, Ms. Bro, I just want you to know and I hope you take at least some comfort in knowing that this chairman and our majority takes this issue of White supremacy and the rise of horrific bigotry in this country very…

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May 14, 2019

And my understanding is when DOD needs a mission-critical part, you are oftentimes forced to buy it at an inflated price from TransDigm who, as has been stated here today, may earn a profit of more than 4,000 percent.

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May 10, 2019

I toured Tyndall Air Force Base a couple of months ago with Congressman Dunn. I commend the gentleman for offering this amendment, and I have enjoyed working with him on making sure that we can prioritize this vital funding. I appreciate…

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May 10, 2019

I am a strong supporter of our armed forces. I fully support the rebuilding of Tyndall Air Force Base and the North Carolina Marine Corps Bases and urge Members to support the Dunn amendment. I commend the gentleman for his advocacy for…

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