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Sheila Jackson Lee: You know what I am most--how should I say it?--honestly grateful for in the backdrop of Thanksgiving? That we had a…

On the recordDecember 4, 2020
You know what I am most--how should I say it?--honestly grateful for in the backdrop of Thanksgiving? That we had a Speaker of the House who never stopped negotiating and trying to find relief for the dying Americans and those suffering from COVID-19 with a major infusion of dollars almost 8 months ago. I am grateful for that. I am grateful that we are now in the midst, if you will--late, but engaging--of negotiations, and that we are committed not to leave this place, not to go home for any holidays before we provide relief for the American people. I am grateful for that. That is going to happen. So it is important to note that work is going on, led by our Speaker, and we hope that we will have the right partner to be able to save the lives of the American people who are now suffering from COVID-19. The MORE Act also saves lives. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee), distinguished member of the Committee on Appropriations and one of the strongest advocates for the MORE Act to save lives, to help young people. {time} 1000
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas
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Dec 4, 2020

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