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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.
I am frustrated, Mr. Chairman, as to whether, just speaking into the record, frustrated by the fact that we cannot find a way to, in essence, withdraw that power for the Defense Department to reprogram those dollars without the authority…
And then so if there is need for medical care of these individuals, who is engaging with that on the base?
So you just have accepted them as a non-involved host. Is that what you are saying?
What is your reason for the huge cuts that will go to my constituents and others across the nation in Medicare and Medicaid?
What came over the Administration to have a $1.7 trillion--I think that is the number--cut in Medicare and Medicaid?
But don't you think it was somewhat derelict for the Administration even to think about reducing funding for CDC and NIH?
I just came from the airport in light of some civic responsibilities on Super Tuesday.
Quickly, can I--if we go into a moment in time of quarantine, closing schools, restaurants, et cetera, do you think we should also be concerned about, in this instance, hourly wages--hourly wage workers who would be caught up in that…
I was at a college voting precinct at 1 a.m. in the morning, where people had remained on-line to vote at 1:29 because they could not vote because of shortages of machines and broke-down machines.
So do you have an assessment of whether or not we were prepared on the Federal level for the coronavirus?
I am proud to have introduced the Cyber Ready Workforce Act with Representative Stefanik.
The U.S. has only a fraction of the medical supplies it needs to combat the coronavirus.
I believe that our foreign assistance is key to our position on democracy, the rule of law, and engagement with allies.
This is an important committee, as it has always been, one of the major opportunities for America to interact with the world.
We must continue to champion and stand behind and not be complicit in the behavior that not only women but women of color especially just--it's horrible.
I went directly to President Obama, just asked him outright at that time. He said he never heard of that in his life.
My story is not unique. We continue to be a Nation of immigrants. We continue to be the opportunity for those that are fleeing violence and persecution.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported, at the end of 2018, there were 70.8 million displaced people worldwide.
Let me thank the chair for the leadership and for the importance of this committee.
It is incredible for me to see that the country has cut from the fiscal year 2016, the number of refugees that were admitted were 85,000 refugees in 2016. In 2020, we have only admitted 18,000, a 79-percent decrease and the lowest level in…
This is a complete contradiction of everything that the United States stands for. It ignores our place on the international stage as a beacon of hope.
I write to express my concern that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may not be prepared for a major test of its preparedness for an eminent biological threat in the form of a global pandemic caused by the new coronavirus…
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