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On the recordAugust 10, 2020
It's an enormously important moment and it's based upon her own history and talent as she led such a large department in the A.G.'s office, 4,800 staff and a $700 million budget. It has now been affirmed that women can lead.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas

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Sheila Jackson Lee reflects on the significance of Kamala Harris's candidacy and the affirmation of women's leadership.

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