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“People used to say everyone knows someone who's had breast cancer. In the past few weeks, I've learned something else: Everyone has someone close to them who has had breast cancer.”

Quote by Debbie Wasserman Schultz

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz is an American politician who served as the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee from 2011 to 2017. She represented Florida's 23rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2005 to 2017. more

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“We're going to need to absorb some pain. The Republicans want to pile all the pain on people who can least afford it and the middle class and Democrats under his leadership want to make sure that we can address deficit reduction and continue to make investments and shared sacrifice is going to be imperative in order to be able to do that.”

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Author:Debbie Wasserman Schultz

“We do not need to end Medicare. We don't need to throw people who are younger than 55 years old to the wolves which is what we do.”

People Needs Years Ends Medicare

Author:Debbie Wasserman Schultz

“At a time when our moral standing in the world has been weakened by a rubber stamp Justice Department that placed the Bush Administration above the law, we now need someone who is objective and independent. And, make no mistake, Eric Holder is independent.”

World Needs Has Beens Law Justice Mistake Moral Standing Independent Objectives Administration Department Stamps Eric Rubber Above The Law

Author:Debbie Wasserman Schultz

“Both referred to the Affordable Care Act, which is the accurate title of the health care reform law, as 'Obamacare.' That is a disparaging reference to the President of the United States, it is meant as a disparaging reference to the President of the United States.”

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Author:Debbie Wasserman Schultz

“President Obama is closing the prescription drug doughnut hole. He strengthened Medicare! He extended the life of the program by eight years. And what Governor Romney and Congressman Ryan won’t admit is that their plan would require current seniors to pay, on average, $600 more each year for prescription drugs.”

“This sordid affair has become an unacceptable distraction for Representative Weiner, his family, his constituents and the House - and for the good of all, he should step aside and address those things that should be most important - his and his family's well-being.”

Should Wells Important House Steps Affair Well Being Addresses Distraction Representatives Constituents

Author:Debbie Wasserman Schultz

“With the recent news that the State of Florida has agreed to purchase 181,000 acres of U.S. Sugar land, we have an historic opportunity for our larger restoration efforts and for the people of Florida. This too will not come without difficult challenges, but it reminds us that anything is possible.”

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Author:Debbie Wasserman Schultz

“It rolls off my back. Ridicule doesn't mean anything - even from people you're supposed to wear knee pads around, like the scientific community.”

People Mean Community Knees Ridicule Mean People Pads

Author:Dwight Schultz

“Negotiations are a euphemism for capitulation if the shadow of power is not cast across the bargaining table.”

Ifs Shadow Tables Casts Negotiation Bargaining Euphemism Capitulation

Author:George P. Shultz

“I believe life is a series of near misses. A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all. It's seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. It's seeing what other people don't see And pursuing that vision.”

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