Sheila Jackson Lee: “I can't imagine with the recounting of the story by Val Demings that…”

On the recordJune 14, 2021

I can't imagine with the recounting of the story by Val Demings that we are not securing, how should I say it, multiple numbers of Members to join in the holiday pronouncement and resolution, and bill, rather, of Juneteenth, to support H.R. 40, and to recognize the value of commemorating and teaching about the history of African Americans. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Johnson), a person who has great knowledge and is a great storyteller, a fighter for justice, and a fellow member of the Judiciary Committee.

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Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic · Texas

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Jun 14, 2021

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