WASHINGTON - Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement in recognition of International Women's Day:"Today, we recognize the 101st International Women’s Day. It is an opportunity to pay tribute to the indelible contributions women have made worldwide. Just over...
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Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) issued the following statement today on the loss of American forces in Afghanistan:“We lost brave American soldiers today as they fought in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones, and...
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement today on the lethal attacks in Mumbai, India: My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of India following the brutal terrorist attacks today against innocent victims in...
(Washington, DC) - Rep. Wasserman Schultz joined the United States Congress in approving stronger, tougher sanctions against Iran today, protecting the security of the United States and sending a strong message that the U.S. Government will not allow a nuclear-armed...
Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz strongly condemned anti-Israel statements made by former Cuban President Fidel Castro.Castro’s comments, which were distributed by the Cuban government were as follows: “The hatred felt by the state of Israel against the Palestinians is such...
As we’ve seen over the last two months, oil is an important, dangerous, and troublesome part of this economy and our lives. The BP oil spill that began in April has shown us the danger of offshore drilling specifically, and...
(Washington, DC) – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz voted today to help earthquake victims in Haiti by offering an immediate benefit to Americans who provide charitable aid to the region. This bipartisan legislation will allow individuals to claim any donations to...
CLICK For More Information on eligibility for TPS: Haitian Relief Measures: Q & A (Washington, DC) -- I thank President Obama and Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano for today's announcement granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the United...
(Washington, DC) -- The recent earthquake in Haiti has only increased the challenges facing the Haitian people. Many people have been asking where they can receive information about the situation in Haiti and how they might be able to help....
(Washington, DC) -- "I am deeply saddened by the news that there has been an earthquake in Haiti," said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. "Having just visited Haiti in June I know only too well how much this earthquake will add...
The New Direction Congress is focused on fighting for the Middle Class—creating jobs, closing tax loopholes that send jobs overseas and helping small businesses—while Congressional Republicans continue to side with the special interests. Creating jobs while responsibly reducing the deficit,...
(Washington, DC) -- Today, Rep. Wasserman Schultz made the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1327, the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009, which aims to put a stop to Iran's...
(Washington, DC)-- Rep. Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) has wrapped up a two day visit to Colombia meeting with senior government, military, and labor officials in both Cartagena and Medellin. The Congresswoman was part of an official Congressional delegation consisting of...
(Washington, DC) -- Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Weston) released the following statement in response to Cuban dictator Fidel Castro's announcement that he will not “seek the position of President of the Council of State and Commander in Chief.”:“The announcement...
(Washington, DC) -- “As an advocate of personal freedoms and human rights around the world, I applaud the determination of the people of Burma to seek democratic change in their country. For more than a month, thousands have marched...
(Washington, DC) -- “What America has heard over the past two days from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad deserves ridicule and repudiation in the strongest possible terms,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “His statements obviously lack credibility, yet America and the...
(Washington, DC) -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement today on the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister and opposition leader Benazir Bhutto;"I am deeply saddened to learn of the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister...
(Washington, DC) -- Chief Deputy Majority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) released the following statement today to discuss the Capitol Hill screening and special showing of the documentary "Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West". Congressman Cantor's own cousin, Daniel...
(Washington, DC) -- Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on World AIDS DAY: "Today, World AIDS Day, we recognize the friends and loved ones who have fallen to this harrowing disease and call attention to the...
(Pembroke Pines, FL) -- Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Weston) released the following statement today regarding the incapacitation of Cuban leader Fidel Castro. "This marks the first time Fidel Castro has ceded power in the history of his brutal...
