Wasserman Schultz on FIU-Sweetwater Tragedy

Sunrise, March 16, 2018
(Sunrise) - U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement regarding the collapse of the pedestrian bridge that was under construction to connect the Sweetwater community with Florida International University’s campus:

“My heart goes out to the victims, their families and the entire Panther community in the wake of this tragedy at Florida International University. I share my deepest thanks to the first responders and medical teams who rushed to the scene, and those still working there. I will join my colleagues in Congress to learn what caused this deadly catastrophe and take whatever steps are necessary to prevent tragedies like this one.”