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Jackie Speier

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Jackie Speier is a former U.S. Representative from California, serving in the House of Representatives from January 3, 2008, until January 15, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented California's 14th congressional district. Speier is known for her advocacy on issues such as women's rights, healthcare, and gun control. She gained national attention for her work on the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights and her efforts to address military sexual assault. Speier's political career began in the California State Assembly, where she served from 2002 to 2006 before moving to the U.S. Congress.

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Apr 13, 2015

We need automatic remote control shutoff valves.

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Apr 13, 2015

We know how to prevent pipeline explosions.

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Apr 13, 2015

The system, frankly, is fundamentally broken.

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Mar 18, 2015

This looks like it could be candy for kids, but it is not. These are detergent packs that we use in our dishwasher or in our washing machines. Last year, the National Poison Data System received 17,230 calls involving children who are…

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Feb 11, 2015

Whether a fair representation or not, to many in the world Guantanamo symbolizes a manifestation of lawless abuse.

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Feb 11, 2015

Its continuing operation damages national security by justifying abhorrent extremist behavior, by undermining relationships with allies and partners around the globe.

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Feb 11, 2015

It is long past time for the United States Government to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay.

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Feb 11, 2015

I really think that there is no higher calling for all of us as Members of Congress than to do rigorous investigations and oversight.

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Feb 11, 2015

Responsibly managed transfers of select individuals from Guantanamo into the custody of foreign countries constitutes the necessary first steps towards closing the detention center there and to embracing a more pragmatic detention policy…

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Feb 3, 2015

Your recommendations are bold. They are thorough. As I have listened to many of my colleagues push back on you, you had the answers.

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Feb 3, 2015

The President of the United States will receive $200,000 a year in retirement benefits.

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Jan 22, 2015

I thank the gentlewoman from Colorado. Madam Speaker, I want to first say to the other side of the aisle that I am grateful that some members of your caucus recognized that indeed extremism on this issue has got to come to an end and that…

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