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Barbara Lee

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Barbara Jean Lee is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 12th congressional district since 1998. A member of the Democratic Party, she is known for her progressive stance on various issues, including gun control, healthcare, and social justice. Lee has been a prominent voice in Congress, advocating for policies that address inequality and promote peace.

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Sep 28, 2023

Many of our developing country allies have made it very clear that strengthening their ability to address climate change and the threat that it poses is an overriding national priority, and they are looking to the United States for…

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Sep 28, 2023

Russia's brutal and unprovoked attack on Ukraine is not just a threat to Ukraine, as I said earlier, and its neighbors but also to the world. If Russia succeeds in its aggression, other provoked attacks are inevitable. Drawdown of existing…

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Sep 28, 2023

May I inquire as to the time remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California has 1 minute remaining.

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Sep 28, 2023

These are not rogue bureaucrats. These are public servants who are implementing the foreign policies of the United States of America. If, in fact, one does not agree with our foreign policies, then it is up to Members of Congress to change…

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Sep 28, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. The Chair understands amendment No. 11 will not be offered…

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Sep 28, 2023

First of all, let me just state a fact. President Biden and Vice President Harris saved many, many, many lives. Secondly, this amendment would prohibit the use of funds to enforce or implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for individuals…

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Sep 28, 2023

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Sep 28, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 55 Offered by Mrs. Boebert The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Sep 28, 2023

Ambassador Nuland has proudly represented the United States for 33 years and has been confirmed by the Senate several times. Mr. Chair, if I were about to make a decision about my career, what I am hearing today would be really upsetting…

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Sep 28, 2023

I can't even imagine the dire straits that would lead me to send my child on their own on a perilous journey to face an uncertain situation at the United States border. No one does that willingly or without exhausting every other…

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Sep 28, 2023

I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. Boebert). The question was taken; and the Acting…

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Sep 28, 2023

Bad behavior is not being rewarded. Public servants are doing their jobs, and they are carrying out the policies of the United States of America. This is a personnel decision. All of these would be personnel decisions. Unfortunately, they…

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