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Reps. Wexler, Wasserman Schultz, Klein, and Hastings Endorse Ted Deutch for Congress Four Endorsements Provide Huge Momentum to Deutch Campaign

October 25, 2009


(Boca Raton, FL) - Today, Reps. Robert Wexler, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Alcee Hastings and Ron Klein endorsed Ted Deutch for election to Congress in the 19th Congressional District. Deutch is running in the early 2010 special election to succeed Wexler, who is leaving Congress to become President of the Center for Middle East Peace.

The dramatic endorsement of four Democratic South Florida Members of Congress who represent Palm Beach County and Broward County adds huge momentum to the candidacy of Ted Deutch. The Deutch Campaign had earlier announced the endorsement of 16 elected officials from Palm Beach County, including Commissioner Burt Aaronson and State Senator Dave Aronberg.

The Wexler endorsement is likely to be critically important in this campaign as Wexler remains extraordinarily popular among the constituents of the 19th Congressional District. Wexler, who also endorsed Deutch in his candidacy for State Senate, was re-elected seven times by huge margins in the 19th Congressional District.

Statements from Reps. Wexler, Wasserman Schultz, Hastings and Klein.

Statement by Congressman Robert Wexler:

“I have known and worked with Ted Deutch for many years, and I know with absolute certainty that he will work hard everyday to improve the lives of families, seniors, and all citizens of South Florida. Ted will be a leader in Congress on critical national security issues including supporting the unbreakable bond between the United States and Israel. Ted understands the threat posed to the United States and Israel by a nuclear Iran, and he has been a national leader on the issue through the passage of his landmark legislation mandating that the retirement funds of Florida workers can not be used to support Iran’s illicit quest for nuclear weapons.”

Statement by Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz:

“I enthusiastically endorse Senator Ted Deutch for Congress. Ted is a remarkable legislator who has a proven record of success solving the critical issues facing Florida and our nation as whole. On the issue of health care alone, Ted has achieved dramatic success. As a minority member of the Florida Senate, Ted passed landmark health care legislation that will dramatically reduce teen smoking and fund nearly $1 billion in essential Florida health care programs. This is exactly the type of leadership we need in Congress”

Statement by Congressman Alcee Hastings:

“I am pleased to throw my support behind Ted Deutch.  He has demonstrated that he is a proven leader and will be an excellent representative in Congress.  In the State Senate, Ted passed critical legislation to improve health care for seniors, the rights of children, public education, and services for Holocaust victims.  I have no doubt that he will make the people of Florida’s 19th district proud.  I look forward to working alongside him in Congress.”

Statement from Congressman Ron Klein:

"Senator Ted Deutch is an outstanding leader in our community, and I am proud to endorse him in his bid to serve as the next Congressman from Florida's 19th District. I have known Ted and his family for many years, and am honored to call him a close friend. Ted has distinguished himself as a leader on the issues that matter most to South Floridians, including health care, education and job creation. I know that his experience will serve his constituents well in Washington, D.C."

Statement from Senator Ted Deutch

“I am truly overwhelmed by this outpouring of support from these four fantastic Members of Congress. I want to especially thank Congressman Robert Wexler who has done such an amazing job representing the people of the 19th Congressional District over the last thirteen years. Everyday in Congress, he fights for the seniors and families of Palm Beach and Broward Counties. His support and commitment to Israel is one that I will passionately continue. His commitment to his people is a model for how I want to serve in Congress.

“We only got started on this campaign a week and a half ago, and to be able to have the support of Robert, Debbie, Alcee and Ron gives our campaign tremendous momentum. This is more than just a vote of support by other elected officials, this is an endorsement of the philosophy of government that we all share, and one that I will take with me to Washington.

“You can be sure that in the days ahead I will be working as hard as I can to win the most important endorsement – that of the voters of Palm Beach and Broward Counties.”

About Ted Deutch

Senator Ted Deutch is a talented legislator who has earned a national reputation for successful efforts to ensure that the retirement funds of Florida's workers do not support Iran's illicit quest for nuclear weapons or genocide in Darfur. Ted has also passed meaningful reforms protecting seniors and children, and he was recently honored by the American Cancer Society for passing legislation that will reduce smoking and fund nearly $1 billion in critical health care programs in Florida.

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