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Rep. Frederica Wilson
@RepWilson
Proudly serving FL-24 in Congress. Higher Ed Ranking Member. Founder of . Founder/Chair of bipartisan U.S. and Florida Ports Caucus.
Miami, FLwilson.house.govJoined January 2011

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Today, I relived one of the most painful times in my life on the House floor. I shared my experience of being forced to carry my dead baby. Prohibited by law to induce labor, I carried my deceased child inside me for two months and almost died. We can't go back.
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I stand by what I said. John Kelly owes the nation an apology because when he lied about me, he lied to the American public.
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WH chief of staff John Kelly says he will "absolutely not" apologize for comments about Rep. Frederica Wilson cnn.it/2ihC8Hw
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She murdered a woman in front of her 9-year-old child. Racism and hate played out in real time, in living color—cold-blooded hate. She didn’t kill a stranger. She murdered her neighbor, whom she had known and hated for years. She must be arrested NOW! TODAY!
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The “Don’t Say Gay” bill isn’t just hateful - it’s homophobic and ignorant, and it only moves us further away from the progress we’ve made as a nation. Today, Florida state senators must do what is right and vote against this bill.
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John Kelly owes the nation an apology because when he lied about me, he lied to the American people...among other things (see below).
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Rough opening graphs: 1. Frederica Wilson false accusation 2. "Honorable" Robert E Lee 3. Civil war was a failure of compromise 4. "Lazy" Dreamers 5. Porter John Kelly’s credibility is at risk after defending aide accused of domestic violence washingtonpost.com/politics/john-
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I cannot wait to find out how much the president's Fourth of July event is going to cost taxpayers and what kind of services and resources that amount of money could have provided for veterans and others who have actually served our great nation.
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We cannot put childbearing women at risk because of a group of ludicrous, hateful, majority-male Congress who have never experienced pregnancy or childbirth but take pride in monitoring women's vaginas. How dare you!
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I was wheeled out of the maternity ward empty-handed and overcome with grief as I watched other moms celebrate their newborns. Abortions don't just apply to women who've decided they are not ready to have a child. It affects women who are faced with medical emergencies.
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Amazing!!!!!
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Billionaire technology investor Robert F. Smith told Morehouse College's Class of 2019 that he's giving them the ultimate graduate gift: A grant that will wipe out their student loans. It will reportedly cost him an estimated $40 million cbsn.ws/2Jt2iHe
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I strongly agreed with @NancyPelosi when at an event in my district she stated that as members of Congress we have an obligation to tackle issues on a global scale. She has stood by me in my campaign to end suffering in west Africa and I stand with her in her bid for Speaker.
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Today voted against a Democratic motion to restore election security grant funding for states to protect our elections against Russian attempts to hack our democracy. I’m outraged; RT if you are, too.
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ALERT: ICE raids in 10 major cities are set to begin on Sunday, July 14. Regardless of your immigration status, be prepared. It is imperative that you know your rights!
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As Black History Month comes to a close, I salute all of the wonderful African-American congresswomen who by virtue of their service to our nation are making history every day.
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This week, Republicans proposed a resolution to eliminate ’ student debt cancellation plan—a double standard. If this proposal reaches the House floor, I’ll be publishing the names of every member who’s had loans forgiven or filed for bankruptcy. Americans deserve relief.
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And referred to Myeshia as "the woman" and "the wife" during yesterday's appearance on TV. They have names: La David and Myeshia Johnson.
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Another outrage @RepWilson shared w/ me and on @TheView: @realDonaldTrump never called #SgtLaDavidJohnson by name. Called him "my guy."
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We found the girls at the Homestead facility. Lots of adolescent girls are housed there We gave them balloons and I hope to visit them again. We let the girls know that we love them. 🎈🎈🎈
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I am about to speak on the House floor to remind my colleagues and the American public that there are still many questions that must be answered about the ambush in Niger that killed Sgt. La David Johnson and 3 fellow soldiers. #AnswersNow!
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Assault weapons regardless of origin, make or model should be permanently banned for civilian use. They should be issued only to military personnel & law enforcement. They are weapons of mass destruction & were created for one purpose: to kill. Society is better off without them!
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I am demanding a thorough investigation by the Justice Department into the reckless use of government funding for the president's re-election campaign. Totally illegal!
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GEN. KELLY LIED ABOUT ME AND NEVER APOLOGIZED. HE CONTINUES TO LIE ABOUT ME ON HIS SPEAKERS BUREAU WEBSITE PAGE. IF HE DOES NOT CEASE AND DESIST I AM GOING TO SUE HIS BEHIND. WATCH THIS VIDEO, WHICH PROVES HE LIED.
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I cannot in good consciousness attend the #SOTU address after the president went so low in his remarks about Haiti & African nations. It would be hypocrisy to go to an event at which he is honored.
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Did Donald Trump just disparage the families sitting around the table trying to make difficult financial decisions, like shall we pay for rent, electricity, food, or heat, etc.?
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I am a former school principal who continues to be immersed in the lives of children and am at a loss about how to explain to them how a president of the united states can be so cruel and callous toward black and brown people.
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