Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL), Ranking Member of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to the extension of Iranian nuclear negotiations: "Today's announcement that nuclear negotiations will extend with no new concessions from Iran while providing continued sanctions relief is disappointing. While continued discussions are preferable to a bad deal, such extensions without Iran making any public concessions on any of the key points is unsatisfa... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, delivered remarks on the upcoming deadline for a nuclear deal with Iran at a hearing entitled, "Examining the Impact of a Nuclear Deal on Global Security." The complete video and an excerpt of his statement is available blow. Excerpt: I don’t think any of us are under the illusion that a satisfactory, comprehensive deal will be reached by Monday. But let me be... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued this statement regarding President Obama's Immigration Accountability Executive Actions. "The Senate passed historic and bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform well over a year ago, only to have Speaker John Boehner deny the bill an up-or-down vote in the House of Representatives. This unprecedented obstructionism has left us with a broken immigration system that tears apart families and hinders our eco... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21), Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, issued this statement on today's terrorist attack on a synagogue in Jerusalem: "The gruesome murder of four innocent civilians, including three Americans, in the midst of Morning Prayer at a Jerusalem synagogue is an act of terror that demands universal condemnation from the United States and the entire international community. Palestinian leaders must put an end t... Read more

“On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the men and women who throughout our history and to this day have defended our nation and our values through service in our armed forces. This year we were reminded once again that honoring our veterans requires action over words. When our servicemen and women complete their tours of duty, they deserve first class treatment upon returning home. That is why I voted for major bipartisan reforms earlier this year to restore accountability to the Department of Vet... Read more

I join the South Florida community and Americans across the country in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Beginning as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and extended to a month by President Ronald Reagan, each year from September 15th to October 15th we recognize the many ways in which Latino Americans have shaped our culture, economy, and government. We are grateful for the millions of Hispanics who throughout our history have served in our military with courage a... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21), Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Middle East Subcommittee, posted the following message on Facebook in honor of the 13th anniversary of September 11th, 2001 and the ongoing war on terror. "On the 13th anniversary of September 11th, 2001, I join all Americans in remembering those who perished in those horrific terrorist attacks. As we honor their memory, we also pay tribute to the first responders, emergency personnel, countless volunteers,... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21), Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on the Middle East, issued this statement in advance of President Obama’s remarks on ISIL this evening: “The brutal extremists marching under ISIL will stop at nothing to establish a regime of terror and intolerance that destabilizes the Middle East, endangers our allies, and jeopardizes the lives of Americans everywhere. “Tonight, the President must present a decisive plan of action for the Un... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21), Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Middle East Subcommittee, issued this statement in response to reports that ISIS has killed American journalist Steven Sotloff of Miami: “I am saddened and horrified by the barbaric killing of Steven Sotloff, a devoted journalist, brave American, and loving son who called our South Florida community home. For the past year my colleagues and have worked with the Sotloff family in their search for Steven, and... Read more

(Jerusalem, Israel) U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, and Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL), Ranking Member of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, issued this statement following the news that the bodies of Gilad Shaar, Naftali Frankel and Eyal Yifrach – the three Israeli teens abducted on June 12, 2014 while returning home from school – were found earlier today near Hebron. Reps. Ros-Lehtinen and Deutch are in Israel as part of a Co... Read more