Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise for the third time this week since the House reconvened to demand Federal funding to stop the Zika epidemic that is impacting families throughout our Nation, but especially in my area of south Florida. Reports have suggested that even those individuals charged with protecting our communities--in this case, a police officer from Miami Beach--are not safe from Zika as they do their jobs to patrol our neighborhoods. Local businesses in the Miami neighborhoods most impacted by Zika are suffering, including those at the lovely Wynwood Yard, a very popular outdoor food and culture scene, where small businesses are suffering from reduced foot traffic. Many public outdoor areas are being closed to visitors, including the beautiful Miami Beach Botanical Garden after extensive testing found Zika-infected mosquitos on the ground. The Zika virus is costing residents their peace of mind and access to their public spaces and outdoor recreational activities. Mr. Speaker, we need more Federal funding now to confront this threat. When will Congress act? Every day that we delay is a threat to our families in south Florida. ____________________”