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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.
I apologize for my raspy voice, but my passion for standing up overrules my voice. I am speechless, combined with outrage and anguish over the little boys that have been sexually abused. It is not a question of football and what is king…
If I might, as I close, I did mention education. Many of us know that we are facing huge cuts in education. Again, who does it hit? The vulnerable children in public schools. And I just have to, before I leave the microphone, mention the…
We cannot forget our children, and I ask that this body not close the doors on the Good Samaritan. Let that person in. I would encourage the support of H.R. 83 that has focused on protecting our children from bullying. I have founded and…
Before you close, I want to just comment on the gentleman from Illinois. Thank you, Mr. Jackson, for what I know you are about to begin, which is an eloquent presentation on the importance of construction. It looks as if the airport that…
I am delighted to join my friend and colleague from the great State of Minnesota--the distinguished cochair of the Progressive Caucus, of which I have the privilege of serving as a vice chair. I truly want to say to our colleagues that the…
One day before the Nation gathers to commemorate Veterans Day, a day that brings all of us together, it saddens me to come to the floor of the House and announce under the leadership of Governor Perry, on November 10 in Texas, the…
We've been waiting for a jobs agenda now for as long as this Congress has been in session, and I can convey to my colleagues that an easy way of attending to creating jobs is by passing the jobs bill. Moving on, Mr. Speaker, let me thank…
I thank the gentlelady from Ohio for her leadership after spending some time with her on the floor listening to the voter suppression occurring in Ohio. I'm grateful for this opportunity. I want to thank the Whip for his leadership on…
I am delighted to rise to indicate that we have an opportunity to be good Americans and to be the kind of resilient, strong, patriotic Nation that all of us love. We love this country. I gathered this morning with a group of leaders who…
Good morning, Mr. Speaker. It's really a pleasure to have the opportunity to speak this morning and to congratulate President Obama for keeping his promise and keeping his promise to the American people. I've had the privilege of traveling…
I want to thank the gentleman from North Carolina and the gentleman from Missouri for their courtesies. This is an emotional time for all of us. As we pay tribute to the Montford Point Marines, we must pay tribute to Congresswoman Corrine…
I spoke about this early this morning, and I want to reiterate my appreciation to Corrine Brown and to this resolution that was passed to honor the Montford Point Marines, 20,000 of them, African Americans, that served their country in…
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