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Rep. Frederica Wilson addresses Israeli hostages, honors late colleague Sylvester Turner

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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson | Official U.S. House headshot

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson | Official U.S. House headshot

Rep. Frederica Wilson, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida’s 24th district, recently shared her views and actions on various issues through a series of tweets. Her statements reflect her ongoing commitment to international and domestic matters, as well as her response to recent events.

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Wilson attended the Joint Address to Congress wearing a yellow ribbon pin. She expressed solidarity with Israeli hostages by stating, "I’m here at the Joint Address to Congress wearing a yellow ribbon pin to stand with the Israeli hostages because it’s time we #BringThemBackHome."

Later that day, she expressed her condolences over the passing of fellow representative Sylvester Turner. In her tweet posted on March 5, 2025, she wrote: "I’m saddened to hear about the passing of Rep. Sylvester Turner. He was a true gentleman, a dedicated champion for the people of Houston, and leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of service. May he rest in peace."

In another tweet from March 5, 2025, Rep. Wilson reaffirmed her commitment to veterans' welfare and social services protection. She stated: "Democrats will always stand with our Veterans and fight to protect Medicaid and Social Security. I’ve listened to the stories of Veterans whose benefits have been put on the chopping block, and I’m fighting to make sure they get every bit of the care and support they’ve earned."

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