Sheila Jackson Lee: “Our mission today was to follow the obstruction of justice that was promulgated, promoted, enhanced, and encouraged by…”

I thought we would come here today and have a reasoned opportunity to address this question. Let me be very clear. I have been in this body long enough to say that we have had a time where Members have been here and we have had control of…

This is Black History Month. This is a moment to recount the journey of African Americans in America. I rise today to speak about H.R. 40, the Commission to Study Slavery and Develop Reparation Proposals introduced by John Conyers almost…

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for having this Special Order Hour. What a privilege to know Donald Payne, Sr., and to know Donald Payne, Jr. I sat here tonight listening to my colleagues struggle with how they will describe this…

Let me pay tribute to the Congressional Black Caucus and the managers tonight for honoring Black History Month. I look forward to participating this month of February to honor the great history and excellence of African Americans. At this…