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Summer Lee

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Summer Lynn Lee is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 34th District since January 1, 2019. She is known for her strong advocacy on social justice issues and her commitment to community engagement. Lee has focused on policies that address inequality and promote the interests of her constituents, often emphasizing the need for accountability among elected officials and the importance of fighting against corporate influence in politics. Her work reflects a dedication to progressive values and grassroots activism.

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Mar 14, 2023

Yes, the proposed requirement of 750 miles of border wall infrastructure included roads, lighting, and camera systems.

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Mar 14, 2023

I think the changes that have been made so far are adequate, ma'am.

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Mar 14, 2023

The Biden administration's reckless failure to secure our border is allowing criminals to enter our country and undermining the rule of law.

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Mar 14, 2023

Last week, a Federal judge in the Northern District of Florida, Kent Wetherell, ruled that the Biden administration's policy of parole and alternatives to detention is unlawful.

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Mar 9, 2023

I thank the Congresswoman. I thank, once again, my colleagues at the Congressional Progressive Caucus for raising the dangers of this far-right court but also for their leadership, their commitment to fighting back, to finding solutions…

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Mar 9, 2023

I thank Congressman McGarvey, particularly for lifting up and saying the name of Breonna Taylor here in this space and recognizing the continued struggle for accountability for the thousands, now, way too many, victims of police violence…

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Mar 9, 2023

I thank my colleagues with the Congressional Progressive Caucus for raising up the danger of the far- right court. I yield to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. McGarvey), my colleague. Mr. McGARVEY. Mr. Speaker, 3 years ago this Monday, in…

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Mar 8, 2023

I think it is extremely important that we assert our democratic values, our values, the strength of our values, our competitiveness.

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Mar 8, 2023

I think it has been established that the Belt and Road technology, or approach, is a danger to the framework of democracy of this Nation.

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Mar 7, 2023

I thank our convenors for the opportunity today to talk about this important issue of protecting our voting rights. I am one of the new wave of younger Black legislators who never had the opportunity to meet or serve with Representative…

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Feb 28, 2023

That is the direction of the legislation that I hope you will look at that enhances and responds to the manufacturers and the distributors.

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Feb 28, 2023

I am delighted to have Councilmember Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, who represents what we call District D, for destination, in Houston, Texas, who is here to advocate for children, for economic involvement or investment, and to represent the city…

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Feb 28, 2023

I will always say that we need to do this in a fully bipartisan-embracing way.

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Feb 28, 2023

The cartels in Mexico have evolved quickly from drug cartels to transnational criminals, to now terrorists like we've never seen ever.

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Feb 28, 2023

There's positive movement from families and State attorney generals and congressional Members to declare cartels terrorists and, also, fentanyl, a weapon of mass destruction, which I fully support.

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Feb 28, 2023

There must be a true coordinated U.S. task force using authorities and capabilities with accountability for results.

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Feb 28, 2023

Let me, as I begin, take this opportunity at the outset to express my condolences, Ms. Rachwal, for the tragic loss of your son Logan.

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Feb 28, 2023

This is a very important moment, a very serious moment, and a moment of reasoned bipartisan to fight the scourge of fentanyl.

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Feb 27, 2023

I am so proud to be the voice of Nevada on this Committee, a voice for public lands conservation, responsible energy development, and continued timely action to combat the mega-drought in the Southwest.

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Feb 27, 2023

Affordable housing, access to childcare and Medicare, these need to be regarded as top priorities this fiscal year.

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Feb 27, 2023

I look forward to working with the committee to ensure that the needs of its mission and personnel are fully met.

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Feb 27, 2023

Southern Nevada is home to key defense installations and equities, without which our Nation would be less safe.

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Feb 27, 2023

Border security is national security.

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Feb 27, 2023

We would not have the opportunity to be guided by the American people because we are public servants.

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Feb 27, 2023

We are crafting a fentanyl bill that we hope will draw bipartisan support.

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