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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.
Mr. Speaker, this afternoon, I rise to thank those Members and witnesses who joined together yesterday to discuss the tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin: Representatives Conyers, Jackson Lee, Brown, Barbara Lee, Richmond, Nadler, Johnson…
Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 130, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' ____________________
Twenty years ago, while serving as a school principal, I founded the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence project in Miami, Florida--a million dollar, nationally recognized and honored foundation that specifically addresses the trials and…
Mr. Speaker, 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…
Mr. Speaker, 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…
Mr. Speaker, 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…
Madam Speaker, 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…
Mr. Speaker, 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…
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 111, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________
Mr. Speaker, 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…
I came to attend this hearing this morning, first of all, because Carolyn Maloney is my housemate and I wanted to hear her testimony.
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