Debbie Wasserman Schultz
ON THE RECORD · 8 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“This is such a difficult and fraught time in our country. There is so much at stake in this moment, and I want people to know that representation matters. It matters, and I will fight to make sure that representation counts again,”
Debbie Wasserman Schultz · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Wasserman Schultz said this in her victory speech after winning her primary in Florida's 20th Congressional District.
“make all of you proud, to make sure that the people we spoke to all across this district know that I will fight so they can pay their rent.”
Debbie Wasserman Schultz · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
Wasserman Schultz tearfully thanked voters Tuesday night after winning her primary in a redrawn south Florida district.
“And when you have hungry people, obviously their mood changes.”
Debbie Wasserman Schultz · said 2025-07-12 · reported 2025-07-12
Debbie Wasserman Schultz commented on the psychological effect of hunger on detainees.
“I don’t see how that could possibly sustain them nutritionally or not make them hungry,”
Debbie Wasserman Schultz · said 2025-07-12 · reported 2025-07-12
Debbie Wasserman Schultz questioned whether the detainees' meal was nutritionally sufficient.
“There are really disturbing, vile conditions and this place needs to be shut the hell down,”
Debbie Wasserman Schultz · said 2025-07-12 · reported 2025-07-12
Debbie Wasserman Schultz criticized conditions at Florida's new Everglades immigration detention center after touring the facility.
“gray turkey and cheese sandwich, an apple and chips.”
Debbie Wasserman Schultz · said 2025-07-12 · reported 2025-07-12
Debbie Wasserman Schultz described what detainees were served for lunch at the facility.
“This place is a stunt, and they’re abusing human beings here.”
Debbie Wasserman Schultz · said 2025-07-12 · reported 2025-07-12
Debbie Wasserman Schultz condemned the Everglades immigration detention facility after visiting it.
“They are essentially packed into cages, wall-to-wall humans, 32 detainees per cage,”
Debbie Wasserman Schultz · said 2025-07-12 · reported 2025-07-12
Debbie Wasserman Schultz described conditions inside the Everglades detention facility after touring it.