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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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May 17, 2012

Let me just first say that I appreciate this 20-minute debate, but we should have a couple of days to be able to have a full debate on why we need to, one, protect our troops and provide for their safe and orderly withdrawal. The American…

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May 17, 2012

In reclaiming 30 seconds of my time, I just want to respond to the gentleman and say that that's further from the truth, what he just said. First of all, our active duty troops in the field are covered by the Overseas Contingency…

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May 17, 2012

I'd like to yield now 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from California, Congresswoman Woolsey.

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May 17, 2012

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 2 minutes.

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May 17, 2012

Let me just say I respectfully disagree that this would undermine the current Six Party Talks. I think it would strengthen the Six Party Talks. We need bilateral and multilateral negotiations if we're going to prevent Iran from acquiring a…

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May 17, 2012

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle B of title XII of division A of the bill, add the following: SEC. 12XX. LIMITATION…

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May 17, 2012

I would like to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers).

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May 17, 2012

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from California has 4 minutes remaining.

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May 17, 2012

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California has 2 minutes remaining. The gentleman from California has 3 minutes remaining.

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May 17, 2012

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Could I ask the time remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California has 2 minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from California has 1 minute remaining. Mr. McKEON. And I have the right…

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May 17, 2012

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Connolly of Virginia The…

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May 17, 2012

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title X, add the following new section: SEC. 1084. REDUCTION OF AUTHORIZATION OF…

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