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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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Jan 17, 2019

Once again, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her tremendous leadership on so many issues. I rise today in strong support of H.J. Res. 28, this continuing resolution bill to reopen the government through February 28. This…

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Jan 16, 2019

Real leaders help families recover and rebuild. They don't use suffering families as political pawns. Madam Chair, that is why we need to pass this bill. With the $12 billion provided in this bill, our communities will be able to recover…

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Jan 16, 2019

First of all, I thank our chair for yielding, for her tireless leadership, and for reminding us very clearly that we need to open up the government right away. As a Representative from northern California, let me just say that I remember…

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Jan 15, 2019

I thank Chairman Nadler for yielding, and I also want to thank Majority Whip Clyburn for his leadership in putting this resolution together. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this resolution, which sends a clear message that we…

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Jan 15, 2019

I ask my colleagues in both parties to vote today, on what would have been Dr. King's 90th birthday, to condemn white nationalism and white supremacy. Madam Speaker, I urge a ``yes'' vote on this resolution.

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Jan 11, 2019

Let me thank Chairwoman McCollum for her leadership on this issue as we try to get the government open. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the fiscal year 2019 Interior appropriations bill, which provides $35 billion to partially…

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Jan 10, 2019

Let me thank Chairman Bishop for bringing forth this bill and for his tremendous leadership. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the fiscal 2019 Agriculture appropriations bill, which provides more than $23 billion to partially…

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Jan 10, 2019

First, I want to thank Chairman Price for his leadership on this bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the FY 2019 Transportation and Housing Appropriations Bill, which provides more than $71 billion to partially re-open the…

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Jan 9, 2019

First, I want to thank Chairman Quigley for his leadership in putting this bill together so that federal workers can get back to work. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the FY 2019 Financial Services Appropriations Bill, which…

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Dec 11, 2014

I want to thank the gentlelady for yielding and for her tremendous hard work and support. Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to this rule and this bill for many reasons, even though the bill contains many provisions I support, such as…

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Dec 11, 2014

December 15 will mark the 1-year anniversary of the conflict in South Sudan. Since fighting broke out last December, a humanitarian crisis has plagued this young nation. Almost 2 million people have been displaced, and an estimated 50,000…

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Dec 4, 2014

I want to thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership and for really trying at least to allow many of us with different points of view to have some input into this rule and this bill. Unfortunately, that did not happen at the…

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