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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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Dec 6, 2019

I want to thank the gentleman for yielding and for bringing this bill to the floor. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. 326 which I am proud to cosponsor. It really is an important resolution affirming the United States'…

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Dec 6, 2019

I thank the chairman for yielding and bringing H.R. 4 to this floor. I would like to thank Congresswoman Terri Sewell for her very consistent efforts to restore the vote and also our Chairwoman Marcia Fudge of the Subcommittee on Elections…

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Dec 4, 2019

First, I would like to thank Congressman Bobby Rush for leading this effort in the memory of the late beloved Fred Hampton. Madam Speaker, fifty years ago, the people of Illinois and the world lost a devoted public servant with the…

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Dec 3, 2019

I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership, and also Chairman Engel as well as Mr. Smith for their commitment on this and so many issues. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. 517. This important resolution…

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Dec 3, 2019

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I thank her for her tireless leadership on this issue and so many issues, and also for forming the bipartisan caucus as it relates to our HBCUs; because this bipartisan caucus, once she got here…

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Nov 18, 2019

I rise this evening with a heavy heart to honor the extraordinary life of Bernard Tyson, who passed away on November 10 and whom, as we speak, the Bay area is paying tribute to in a memorial in San Francisco. Bernard Tyson was one of our…

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Oct 21, 2019

First, Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I also want to thank our chair, Congresswoman Karen Bass, and Stacey Plaskett for leading this beautiful tribute tonight. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight in honor of the life and legacy…

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Sep 25, 2019

First of all, Madam Speaker, let me thank Congressman Perlmutter for yielding and also for his tireless leadership. This has taken a heck of a long time. The gentleman has stayed with it. He has been persistent, and I stand here and salute…

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Sep 25, 2019

It creates an independent ombudsman, which will establish a confidential process to assist individuals with complaints against ICE and CBP. Once more, this bill is important for our children and would develop recommendations for the…

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Sep 25, 2019

First, I thank Chairman Thompson for yielding and for his tremendous leadership not only on issues of security but on so many issues that affect our country. Also, I thank Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, who I call my Congresswoman because…

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Sep 10, 2019

First of all, I want to thank Congresswoman Speier for calling us together to speak on behalf of these courageous women and for her tireless work on their behalf, but also on behalf of women throughout the world. Today, I join my…

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Sep 9, 2019

I would like to ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on my Special Order for tonight. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…

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