Speeches and Statements

WASHINGTON—U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., released the following statement after joining Democratic colleagues to announce a bipartisan compromise on the United States, Mexico, Canada (USMCA) trade agreement: “As a member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, I was proud to work with my Democratic colleagues and White House officials to advance and today announce this historic bipartisan trade agreement. In the coming days, I will be carefully reviewing the implementing... Read more

Thank you all for being here. I’m Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy. I represent Florida’s 7th congressional district and serve on the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee. This is the second in a series of briefings I recently began hosting on international trade issues that affect America’s economy and security. The goal is to have a panel of experts explain, in clear and concise terms, why a particular trade topic matters—or should matter—to everyday Americans. Last month, we held our inaugural briefing... Read more

Good evening. Thank you for that kind introduction, Norm. I want to thank everyone at the NFTC and its Foundation, including Leslie Griffin, Secretary Gutierrez, and Rufus Yerxa. I’m so honored to receive this award, especially because it comes from such a respected organization whose work has never been more important.  I’ll do my best to live up to the generous compliment you have paid me. I also want to thank my fellow awardees, Congressman LaHood and Senator Portman, for their leadership.... Read more

Good morning and welcome to Orlando.  Admiral Robb, thank you for that kind introduction.  And thank you for organizing this event and for all the great work you do for our nation.  Even though this is my third straight year attending this conference, I’m still amazed at how impressive and informative it is.  It’s simply the nation’s premier event for the MS&T community, showcasing the newest technology and serving as a forum for leaders to exchange ideas and form personal... Read more

My name is Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy.  I’m so happy to be here, helping you celebrate your special day.  And what a day it is.  You are becoming American citizens.  Let me say that again, more slowly this time, so it really sinks in.  You . . . are  . . . becoming . . . American . . . citizens. I would say “congratulations,” but that doesn’t seem like enough, does it?  That’s because there are moments in life that are so meaningful they cannot be captured... Read more

Thank you all so much for being here.  My name is Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, I represent Florida’s 7 th congressional district, and I serve on the Ways and Means Committee’s Trade Subcommittee.  This will be the first briefing in a series of briefings I plan to hold on trade issues that affect America’s economy and security. Today’s topic will be the U.S.-China trade conflict.  We have an incredible panel with deep practical experience and academic expertise.  You should... Read more

Mr. Speaker: I rise to express my hope and expectation that the Trump Administration and Congress will resolve the few outstanding issues so that Congress can take a strong, bipartisan vote to modernize NAFTA, our outdated trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, and replace it with U-S-M-C-A, a better agreement that will benefit America’s workers, farmers, businesses, and families—while also fortifying our relationship with our two closest neighbors. As a member of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee,... Read more

Mr. Speaker: I rise to honor Thaddeus Seymour Sr., who passed away recently at the age of 91.  In an obituary that appeared in the Orlando Sentinel , Thad was described by one of his many admirers as a “community treasure”—and I think that sums up his life and legacy perfectly.  Thad moved with his beloved wife Polly and their children to the Orlando area over 40 years ago when Thad was named the 12 th president of Rollins College, where I had the privilege to teach before I was elected... Read more

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  And thank you to the witnesses for your testimony on this important issue. There are different ways to measure the greatness of a nation.  For example, we can look to whether the country is committed to protecting the fundamental freedoms of its citizens and to upholding certain universal values at home and abroad. We can also look to the country’s economic strength, its military might, and the opportunities it provides to its people.  Finally, and most relevant... Read more

WASHINGTON—U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.), a former national security specialist at the Pentagon, released the following statement after the Trump Administration released guidelines for when it would notify the public of election interference. Murphy has called for increased transparency in the event of election interference — by a foreign adversary and is the author of bipartisan legislation — , the ALERTS Act — , that would require notification to appropriate members of Congress, relevant... Read more