Press Releases
September 2, 2020
Press Release
"Florida agriculture is the backbone of our State’s economy, yet our farmers, ranchers, and producers have suffered from Mexico’s trade-distorting practices for far too long. Though we still have more progress to make, this is an important first step towards empowering our farmers and prioritizing the dire needs of our agriculture communities."
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September 2, 2020
Press Release
"One of my greatest honors as your Congressional Representative is to nominate bright young men and women to our nation’s service academies. Those who choose the path toward service for our country are an inspiration every day and I am pleased to see such strong representation from the 17th District in military academies across the country."
September 1, 2020
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"Now, as we approach one of the most consequential elections in our nation's history, it is dishonest and irresponsible for the Democrats to even suggest that states can set up a 'universal' mail-in system with so little time and zero safeguards. The United States is the democracy it is because of the faith we have in the legitimacy of our elections. Implementing such radical changes to our electoral system this close to an election is reckless and should be very transparent to the American electorate."
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August 24, 2020
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"It’s unfortunate that there are Democrats on this Committee that have 100% politicized the Postal Service to try to stoke fear with the American people. But we shouldn’t be surprised. It’s a familiar theme for Democrats over the last two years."
August 14, 2020
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"The purpose of an abortion is to terminate a human life, which is entirely antithetical to the idea of "medical care." Allowing tax deductions for ending a life not only violates our American principles, but also goes against the original intention of the deduction."
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August 13, 2020
Press Release
"For too long, Florida farmers of fresh produce have suffered from Mexico’s unreasonable trade-distorting practices. Seasonal produce is vital to the state of Florida, which ranks as the largest producer of many seasonal and perishable products in the country. The Florida fruit and vegetable industry is especially vital to the health of my Congressional District, and I am proud to represent the largest citrus-producing district in the nation and many other growers of nutritious, seasonal produce."
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August 7, 2020
Press Release
"Professional sports organizations are simply not nonprofits and they should not be receiving the same tax breaks and treatment, especially when many of them are bringing in tens of millions of dollars in profits each year. Closing this loophole is common sense and will save taxpayers millions of dollars over time."
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July 31, 2020
Press Release
"This is a major victory for Florida water quality. For too long, we have over-relied on the continuous spraying of toxic chemicals in our lakes and waterways. The inclusion of this safe alternative to spraying will help Florida control invasive species without sacrificing the water quality of Lake Okeechobee and surrounding watersheds."
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July 30, 2020
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"Renaming this bridge is only a small gesture of our gratitude to Officer Keen and his loved ones for their sacrifices to protect our community. We will always remember his legacy and cherish his relentless efforts to build bridges and serve all those in our community as we cross the Moore Haven Lock and Dam."
July 30, 2020
Press Release
"In the era of big technology, free speech is now more important than ever. Unfortunately, many of these companies continue to violate the First Amendment by censoring conservative content for political purposes. While they are silencing conservative voices they are also allowing videos of violence and rioting to be posted without any consequences. These companies and their leadership need to be held accountable."
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