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Congressman Robert Wexler to Join CenterThe S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace is very pleased to announce that Congressman Robert Wexler will serve as the Center’s President, beginning in January 2010 upon his retirement from the United States House of Representatives. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee for his entire 13 years in Congress, including membership on the Middle East Subcommittee and his current service as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, Congressman Wexler brings invaluable experience and expertise to lead the Center during this critical moment in the Middle East. “This is a great day for the Center and for those who work to achieve Middle East peace. Robert will hit the ground running and employ his skill and vision to help us achieve the peace that Israelis and Arabs seek,” said the Center’s Founder and Chairman Daniel Abraham.  Born in Queens, Congressman Wexler moved to South Florida with his family at age 10. After serving in the Florida State Senate for 6 years, he was elected to represent Florida’s 19th Congressional District in 1996. According to Congressional Quarterly, Wexler is one of the "50 Most Effective Legislators in Congress." He frequently appears on national news programs such as NBC's Meet the Press and The Today Show, CNN's Larry King Live, and ABC's Nightline, where he has discussed a range of domestic and international issues, including the Middle East, health care, energy policy, and counter-terrorism. Congressman Wexler earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Florida and law degree from George Washington University. Wexler and his wife, Laurie, have three children. Read Congressman Wexler’s full bio here. |
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