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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.
There is nothing wrong with us subsidizing good work, good science, the opportunity for jobs. I don't know what the structure was. Maybe I will go and research what happened with Henry Ford. I saw in those days he put together his family…
Madam Speaker, let me personally thank you for your leadership and continued focus on important issues here in this Congress. I rise today to celebrate and to thank the chairman of the Science Committee, Chairman Gordon, for his years of…
Chairman Skelton, America thanks you. The troops in Texas thank you, and all of the troops around the world thank you. I thank you for strengthening your commitment to service men and women and their families. Readiness has been your…
Madam Speaker, before I begin my tribute to my dear friends that are leaving, I want to make mention again of a dear friend that we lost this week, and that is the Honorable Richard Holbrooke, who served this Nation ably and who was given…
Mr. Speaker, on Monday, I was extremely saddened to hear about the death of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke. He was a great leader and a dedicated representative of peace and democracy throughout the world. I extend my deepest condolences to…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 1621, ``Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Historic Founding of Catholic Charities USA.'' Let me begin by thanking my colleague Representative Rush Holt for introducing this…
Mr. Chairman, I ask that we send this bill back to the drawing board, work with the President, so that we can really help the unemployed, the 99ers, and not just grow the deficit. Where are the good Samaritans? We have voted over and over…
I would like to make sure that we classify this not as class warfare, if you will, but a Good Samaritan waving the flag. And, frankly, if we take the best of America and recognize that working people need help, the unemployment insurance…
It is moving to hear so many members of the United States military who have served to come to the floor and honor the flag and the Constitution. I am not that fortunate to have served in the military, but I have been fortunate enough to…
Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking Congressman Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer for introducing and bringing this momentous legislation to the House. Our troops and veterans have taken the Oath of…
Let me thank the distinguished gentleman for yielding. I rise to support this legislation. As I listened earlier--and I had to depart from the floor--I wanted to reinforce the comments and perspective that Chairman Berman has announced…
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