Sheila Jackson Lee: “18 days before this Nation turns its eyes toward a beautiful recognition--for those of us who practice the understanding…”

“18 days before this Nation turns its eyes toward a beautiful recognition--for those of us who practice the understanding of the birth of our Lord--Christmas--and the many other faiths that will celebrate their special days in their own way-- Brittney Griner still remains incarcerated in the most devastating, horrific, cruel, and brutal conditions. She must come home, along with Paul Whelan. At the same time, I stand with the defenders of democracy, Ukraine, and hope that we will provide the resources necessary and be able to accept their fight for democracy while our former President asks to suspend our Constitution. Let us do the support for Ukraine and not suspend the Constitution. Finally, ravaging floods are still plaguing the people of Pakistan. We have asked for $600 million. They deserve those dollars to be able to restore their lives--pregnant women, families, farmers suffering and starving. It is necessary, as an ally of the United States, that we try to respond in this funding cycle now--dollars needed for Pakistan. I look forward to working with the administration to provide the relief that they need. We are a Nation of caring and humanitarianism. Bring Brittney Griner home now. ____________________”