We had to work. It was our responsibility to educate our children.
Frederica Wilson: “We had to work. It was our responsibility to educate our children.”
On the recordJune 25, 2019
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Stressing the commitment of educators to their students despite challenges.
Share
More from Frederica Wilson
Sep 24, 2026
Glaucoma can steal a person’s sight before they even know they have it. By the time symptoms appear, the damage may be irreversible," said Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24).
Sep 10, 2026
“I am proud that we brought 60 vendors together to meet our residents where they are and help open doors that can change lives for generations. This is what progress looks like, and we will continue working until every South Floridian has…
Oct 8, 2026
Long before I served in Congress, I stood in classrooms filled with children whose futures depended on whether the people in power cared enough to act.





