Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of the Jewish Community Services of South Florida and the second generation of Miami- Dade Holocaust Survivors. Together, these two organizations will join forces to hold a Cafe Europa, a function that honors Holocaust survivors and their families. The name ``Cafe Europa'' is derived from a small lounge in Stockholm. Here, survivors from liberated concentration camps would search for family and friends after the war, share stories and experiences, and begin to rebuild their lives. Today, the practice remains strong in its commitment to bring survivors together, where they can share insight and thoughts on topics surrounding our world today. Cafe Europa also allows us to honor these individuals and gain vital knowledge about this dark period in history. This event this year will be held at the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center on Sunday, December 3, at 11:30. My constituents David and Irene Mermelstein, Herbie Karliner, Joe Sacks, Alex Gross, David Schaeter, and Wendy Rothfield will attend this important event. Holocaust survivors will share stories, grieve over loved ones lost, and recommit that these horrendous days of our history that they survived will never again be repeated. Mr.…”