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Sheila Jackson Lee

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Sheila Jackson Lee is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 18th congressional district since 1995. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for civil rights, social justice, and healthcare reform throughout her tenure. Jackson Lee has served on various committees, including the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, and has been involved in significant legislative efforts addressing issues such as immigration, education, and public safety.

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May 8, 2014

I think we all understand and believe that our children are our most precious resource. Over the last couple of weeks, hearts and minds of many around the world have been captured by a heinous thug by the name of Abubakar Shekau, the…

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May 7, 2014

It is my privilege to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Deutch), a member of the House Judiciary Committee.

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May 7, 2014

Could you give us how much time is remaining on both sides, please? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Texas has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Virginia has 4 minutes remaining.

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May 7, 2014

Let me just say very quickly that the entire premise of the gentleman's comments have been proven absolutely wrong. Thirty-nine witnesses never said one moment that the Presidential election of 2012 was in any way involved in this…

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May 7, 2014

I am sure my kind friend from Virginia will yield me some additional time, but I will use what I have. Let me try to bring us together, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday, in the Rules Committee, there was a collegial moment when we said, Let's…

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May 7, 2014

I also will include in the Record a May 7, 2014, letter that emphasizes that this is a bipartisan investigation. The inspector general of the Tax Administration, appointed by George Bush, is working with the U.S. Department of Justice. It…

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May 7, 2014

In addition, I think it is very important to note that we are the Congress and the administration. But I take great issue in suggesting the lack of integrity of our employees in the Federal Government and that they would do anything to…

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May 7, 2014

Oppose this present resolution and let's move on to come together and effectively work on behalf of the American people. I yield back the balance of my time.

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May 7, 2014

It is my pleasure to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlelady from New Mexico, Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, a former official of the New Mexico State Government.

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May 7, 2014

I think it is important to state that one of the provisions that is not in the regulation for establishing a special counsel is that it is a ``get you'' procedure. It is not a ``got you'' procedure. It follows an orderly process of which…

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Apr 30, 2014

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

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Apr 30, 2014

I want to thank Mr. Culberson and Mr. Bishop for doing an outstanding job as they have done and make a bipartisan statement that as the first bill of the appropriations season comes forward we stand in solidarity against veterans waiting…

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