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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 16, 2020

Let me thank Chairman Scott for his tremendous leadership in putting forth this legislation. But also, just for his staying very vigilant as it relates to the issues of Black and Brown students in our country, and the power that we need to…

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Sep 15, 2020

First, let me just thank the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Fudge) for yielding and for her tremendous leadership on behalf of our children, but also for demonstrating what strength in diversity means throughout her life's work. I thank her…

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Sep 15, 2020

I thank Congresswoman Fudge for yielding the additional time. Let me conclude by saying, in doing this, Congresswoman Fudge and Chairman Scott have documented this, that by having equitable access to resources, we actually found that…

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Aug 22, 2020

We see across the country the dismantling of the Postal Service, which has been a lifeline in American life. My constituents are terrified, and they are angry because they are not receiving their medications on time; delays are hurting our…

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Jul 27, 2020

First, let me thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for sharing her story about her beautiful son, Jordan, and using her tragedy to ensure not only the survival, but the thriving, for African-American boys and men. Also, to Congresswoman…

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Jul 23, 2020

First of all, let me just say, I rise today to support not only my colleague, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but I rise in strong support of this privileged resolution. As an African-American woman, first let me just say that I…

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Jul 23, 2020

Let me just be very quick in terms of just laying out why I support this rule again. We provide $55 million for UNFPA and $68 billion for SNAP, which is extremely important now, with so many people needing food security falling through the…

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Jul 23, 2020

I thank my friend, Congresswoman Shalala, for her tremendous work and support. Her leadership certainly is warranted and necessary and needed right at this moment in our country's history. Let me first take a moment to thank Congresswoman…

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Jul 22, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. What a void we feel tonight. I rise to honor the life and legacy of a great warrior for peace and justice, a kind and gentle human being, the conscience of the Congress, Congressman John Lewis. As a…

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Jul 22, 2020

I conclude by saying this: In this moment, the horrors of systemic racism are front and center, and the manifestations are before the public each and every day. The removal of the Confederate statues from the United States Capitol is an…

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Jul 22, 2020

I thank Chairman Nadler for yielding and for his tremendous leadership. Also, I want to thank Congresswomen Chu and Jayapal for their tremendous and steady leadership and strong support of H.R. 2214, the NO BAN Act. This important…

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Jul 22, 2020

Let me first thank the gentleman for yielding and for his tremendous leadership and constantly reminding us of the accurate accounting of the United States' history. Also, I thank our Speaker; our majority leader; our whip, Mr. Clyburn…

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