Mar 27, 2012
On rollcall No. 130, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' ____________________
Frederica Wilson
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Frederica Smith Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for education, healthcare, and social justice issues throughout her tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for her distinctive style, often wearing colorful hats, and her outspoken nature on various political matters.
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Mar 26, 2012
Today I rise to continue my calls for justice in the murder of Trayvon Martin. It has been 30 days since his death, exactly 1 month since the Sanford police actually talked to the killer as he hunted and pursued young Trayvon with a loaded…
Mar 26, 2012
This is Trayvon Martin. Trayvon Martin's murderer is still at large. It's been 1 month, 30 days with no arrest. I want America to see this sweet, young boy, who was hunted down like a dog, shot in the street, and his killer is still at…
Mar 22, 2012
Yesterday I promised that every day I would come to the floor of this House and announce to America just how long justice for Trayvon Martin has been delayed. As of today, Trayvon Martin was murdered 26 days ago, and still there has been…
Mar 21, 2012
Trayvon Martin was a 17-year- old young boy who lived in my district and attended school within walking distance of my home. I have known his family most of my life, and they are pleading, begging, crying for justice. The whole city of…
Mar 20, 2012
I am tired of burying young black boys. I am tired of watching them suffer at the hands of those who fear them and despise them. I'm tired of comforting mothers, fathers, grandparents, sisters, and brothers after such unnecessary, heinous…
Mar 19, 2012
On rollcall No. 111, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________
Dec 20, 2011
Today I rise to tell my fellow Americans that House Republicans have declared a war on the holidays. By refusing to allow an up or down vote on the payroll tax cut extension passed by the Senate, my Republican colleagues are putting lumps…
Nov 15, 2011
I came to attend this hearing this morning, first of all, because Carolyn Maloney is my housemate and I wanted to hear her testimony.
Nov 15, 2011
I represent Miami Dade county Florida, a lot of Holocaust survivors and a lot of Jewish constituents.
Sep 22, 2011
I have asked some of my colleagues to join me today to pay tribute to a wonderful, wonderful stateswoman who represented Florida's 17th Congressional District for more than a decade--Congresswoman Carrie Pittman Meek. It is my present…
Sep 20, 2011
I think it is of the utmost importance that we do everything in our power to ensure the safety of Peace Corps volunteers.
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