The alleged revenge killing of a Palestinian teenager in the aftermath of the murder of three Israeli teenagers is a heartbreaking tragedy. I commend the Israeli government for swiftly condemning this act and for its commitment to bring the perpetrators to justice using the fullest extent of the law. The Israeli government's response, including Prime Minister Netanyahu personally calling Muhammad Abu Khdeir's family and the quick arrest of six suspects demonstrates Israel's commitment to holding the perpetrators of this heinous crime accountable. Read more »
I am heartbroken at the discovery of Eyal, Gilad, and Naftali's bodies in the West Bank today. They were innocent, unarmed teenagers murdered in cold blood. These boys had their whole lives ahead of them, and deserved so much better. As a mother, a Jew, and a public servant, my heart goes out to their families, friends, and the Israeli people. The terrorist cowards who perpetrated such heinous crimes must be brought to justice swiftly. Read more »
Yesterday I spoke to Andrew's mother Jill. As a mother, my heart goes out to her, her family and Andrew during this scary and uncertain time. As a fellow mother, her neighbor and her Representative, I committed to Jill that I will continue to do all that I can to bring Andrew home. Read more »
House Republicans will do anything to distract from their inability or unwillingness to legislate, and each time they do so they step further to the right and further away from the economic and security priorities of the American people. Today's announcement by Speaker Boehner fits squarely into their failed leadership agenda, but goes even further because it is so hypocritical and is so personally motivated by their political opposition to the President. Read more »
Rep. Wasserman Schultz was joined at the Summit by her constituent Robyn Perlman. Together, they founded the Early Learning Business Institute to help child care providers become better businesspeople. Rep. Wasserman Schultz and Mrs. Perlman discussed the business and child care situation in South Florida and some of their own experiences, the Institute, and their plans for the program during a Huffington Post live panel discussion at the Summit. Read more »
This funding will advance restoration efforts in the Everglades by funding components of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), as well as mitigate the impacts of sand erosion on our beaches caused by severe storms and rising sea levels. Our beaches are not only important for Florida's vibrant tourism industry, but also serve as a buffer protecting our communities from the ocean, said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. Read more »
Sometimes bipartisanship does prevail in Washington, and when it does, it typically means more jobs, a stronger economy, and a better protected environment for South Floridians. Such is the case with WRRDA. In so many respects Florida is an economic gateway to, from, and within the U.S. and this funding will better prepare the Port and the state to participate in the global economy, said Wasserman Schultz. Read more »
As a representative of one of the largest LGBT communities in the country, I am thrilled with today's announcement from President Obama that soon federal contractors will be prohibited from discriminating against their employees because of who they love. This important step by the President continues our march toward the equality that makes our country an even stronger democracy and it is my hope that my GOP colleagues are watching closely because equality is not an aspiration, it is a destination that we should work toward together. An executive order is important, but legislation is lasting. Read more »
As a mother of teenagers, my heart goes out to the families of the children who were kidnapped while coming home from school. I join all of Israel in praying for their safe and speedy return. If indeed Hamas is responsible for this heinous act, it would be very much in line with their history as a terrorist organization. I condemn this cowardly act in the strongest terms possible, and I join in calling for those responsible to be held fully accountable for their crimes. Read more »
As a cancer survivor, mother and lawmaker, I am acutely empathetic to the suffering of people with terminal illnesses and chronic pain. My view is that approval of the use of marijuana as a medical treatment should be handled responsibly and in a regulated manner that ensures its approval does not do more harm than good. Read more »
