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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.
It's unfortunate that Republicans want to issue a point of order. We asked unanimous consent for amendments that have been placed timely into the Record against jobs. And that is what my amendment is about. It clearly is about restoring…
Thank you very much to my dear friend. This is a siege on the lives of innocent Americans. It is a siege by undocumented claims of unconstitutionality. When Justice Scalia said the relevant inquiry is simply whether the means are chosen or…
I thank the gentlelady. Eight hundred seniors gathered just a year or two ago, expressing their horrific opposition to the idea of being overwhelmed by this doughnut hole. My colleagues today are telling seniors all over America we now…
I do. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Texas?
None of the privacy concerns or civil liberty infringement issues that were raised in those hearings have even been addressed. I'm deeply concerned that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are considering overlooking the very…
I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 1620
Let me do as my good friend from New York did, Mr. Serrano, and not mention any President's name. And I just ask my colleagues, how do you--again, I explain to all of us and hopefully those who are listening, this CR stops work in the…
I thank the authors of this amendment which I rise to support, the Nadler and Stark and Lee amendment. I believe it is a starting point, for those of us who have consistently raised questions about where we are and making sure we follow…
Madam Chairman, I don't doubt that the gentleman from Indiana is sincere. We all know him, and we know the longstanding commitment that he has had to this issue. But having served on the Judiciary Committee with the late Chairman Henry…
I thank the gentleman. I want to thank the Senate for recognizing that we do have a problem, and they recognized it by extending the time frame only for 60 days and not for 1 year. With that in mind, however, it's important to note that we…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, I will. I consider this an emergency, and I would ask that this point of order be waived in order to provide for the thousands of students, Mr. Chairman, that are now going to stop school because of the $1,000…
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