Sheila Jackson Lee: “Let me indicate that as our Members come back from the work recess--and I think it is important to establish that…”

“Let me indicate that as our Members come back from the work recess--and I think it is important to establish that although 1 or 2 vacation days may have been taken and Members got a chance to see their families, they were working--and I am going to take the optimistic approach and say that the American people want to see us working over the next couple of days. I believe we can collectively, with the President, address the terrorist threat of ISIS. Those of us who had a chance to be in the Middle East know how serious an impact that it has on the homeland, but I also believe that we can put on the floor of the House a comprehensive immigration bill, raise the minimum wage, provide for pay equity, and provide for the education of our children by bringing down the high interest rates for higher education. Madam Speaker, it should be the rule of this House and the rule of the other body to work on behalf of the American people. Yes, we were working in our districts. Now, we need to come and work on behalf of them and to ensure that the national security of our homeland is protected, to be reminded of those lives that were lost as we approach 9/11, and to raise the minimum wage, and to save lives by passing comprehensive immigration reform. As a Member from the border State of Texas, I know we can do this. ____________________”