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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.
There is no doubt that Lebanon is in full-blown crisis. It has lacked an elected leader for almost a year. Its economy is crippled and the presence of Hezbollah, as both an armed actor and a political party, remains a challenge to national…
May I inquire how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 30 seconds remaining.
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 Colorado will be postponed. Amendment No. 48 Offered by Mrs. Boebert The Acting CHAIR. It…
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 Colorado will be postponed. Amendment No. 50 Offered by Mrs. Boebert The Acting CHAIR. It…
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 Wyoming will be postponed. Amendment No. 59 Offered by Ms. Hageman The Acting CHAIR. It is…
This budget, first of all, is less than one half of 1 percent of the United States' GDP. I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Kim).
Once again, the target of this amendment has been a career member of the Foreign Service for 26 years and served all around the world. Now, the majority already passed an amendment to defund the Palestinian Affairs Unit at the United…
A couple of facts. One, UNRWA reviews all host country textbooks used in its schools to ensure consistency with the United Nations' positions, educational appropriateness, and UNESCO standards. Secondly, UNRWA has a zero tolerance policy…
It is really hard to believe that you all want to eliminate funding for the Institute of Peace, P-E-A-C- E. The Institute of Peace is one of the best tools the United States has to bring people together to prevent wars--government…
Finally, I will just say what this does: It is another attempt to chip away at our diplomacy. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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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