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Ted Lieu

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Ted Lieu is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 33rd congressional district, a position he has held since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Lieu has focused on issues such as civil rights, environmental protection, and technology policy during his time in office. He is known for his outspoken views on immigration and law enforcement, often advocating for reforms that prioritize community safety and civil liberties.

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Jan 27, 2023

This amendment would create an exception allowing for a drawdown of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve if the Secretary determines that the drawdown would result in a net profit for the United States. Let me tell you what this is all about. I…

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Jan 27, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 62 Offered by Mr. Lieu

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Jan 27, 2023

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 9, strike the closing quotation mark and the final period. Page 3, after line 9, add the…

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Jan 5, 2023

Madam Clerk, I rise today to nominate Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House. Vote after vote, Democrats stand united and ready to work on behalf of the American people under the leadership of Hakeem Jeffries. Vote after vote, nomination…

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Dec 7, 2022

I think that's shameful. I think Supreme Court clerks should also be protected.

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Dec 7, 2022

We are not here to prop up institutions if they don't deserve to be.

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Dec 7, 2022

These two Justices lied to the American people.

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Dec 7, 2022

The Supreme Court has recognized a right to abortion since the 1973 Roe v. Wade case and has reaffirmed it many times.

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Dec 7, 2022

Republicans should be ashamed for doing that.

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Dec 7, 2022

Our job is to conduct oversight over the other branches of government, including the Supreme Court.

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Dec 7, 2022

It's certainly possible. My Republican colleagues are adamant this leak came from the liberal Justices. There's no evidence of that.

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Jul 28, 2022

In the first 15 months of the Joe Biden Presidency, over 8.3 million jobs were created, the most in U.S. history. For the last 6 weeks, because of the relentless efforts of the White House and of Joe Biden to reduce gas prices, those gas…

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Jul 27, 2022

Congressman Ted Lieu from California, actually introduced legislation specifically to do that, which has not yet passed.

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Jul 20, 2022

I thank Chairman Larson for yielding. Democrats are focused on putting people over politics by lowering costs, increasing American jobs, and having safe communities. What are Republicans focused on? Ending Social Security. How do we know…

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Jul 20, 2022

Donald Trump lost the 2020 Presidential Election by over 7 million votes. Trump lost Arizona by over 10,000 votes. Trump lost Georgia by over 11,000 votes. Trump lost Wisconsin by over 20,000 votes. Trump lost Nevada by over 30,000 votes…

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Jul 18, 2022

I thank Chair Nadler and Congresswoman Lofgren for their leadership in introducing this legislation.

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Jul 18, 2022

The solution is, I suggest, the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act.

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Jul 18, 2022

I also thank Ranking Member Jordan, who has expressed concern about the impact of the surveillance State on Americans' fundamental liberties and rights.

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Jul 13, 2022

Under the Supreme Court's radical far-right opinion, they could give politicians the power to decide who can get birth control pills.

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Jul 13, 2022

I call on any MAGA Republican who smeared this little girl to publicly apologize.

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Jul 13, 2022

They specifically lied to the American people and to the U.S. Senate.

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Jul 13, 2022

Under the Supreme Court's radical decision, they could give politicians the right to ban gay marriage.

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Jul 13, 2022

I hope the Supreme Court actually looks at that phrase and actually adheres to it.

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Jul 13, 2022

When you read it, it is really clear that multiple Supreme Court Justices lied to get confirmed.

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Jul 13, 2022

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and I have written a letter to the U.S. Senate asking them to make a finding on whether Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh lied to the American people.

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