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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 thank the gentleman. And let me publicly apologize to the gentleman. I was rushing. I wanted to make sure I mentioned NASA. But let me say that, yes, I am aware, and I am enthusiastic about that language. And I thank the leadership for…
Mr. Cardoza, I thank you for sharing with us what is not a funny anecdotal story or cartoon. I think from your words you are saying to the American people that their predicament is not a cartoon. And it is interesting when one of my…
Mr. Speaker, tell me it's not true. Republicans again are attacking Social Security. Yesterday, our minority leader indicated that he wanted sweeping cuts in Social Security. Sounds like deja vu when the Republicans stood side-by-side…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. 1462, support for the people of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador as they persevere through the aftermath of Tropical Storm Agatha which swept across Central America causing deadly floods…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of S. 3140, a bill to permanently authorize Radio Free Asia, and for other purposes. I thank my colleague Senator Lugar for introducing this important bill that reasserts our commitment to a free press…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 1405: ``Congratulating the people of the 17 African nations that in 2010 are marking the 50th year of their national independence.'' As a cosponsor of this resolution, I am proud to acknowledge the…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. 1321, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the political situation in Thailand be solved peacefully and through democratic means. I thank my colleague, Mr…
Madam Speaker, this is a very emotional time for many Americans as they look at pending unemployment, long months of addressing the question of how they pay their mortgage, and reflecting on how we got to this place. That is why I stand…
Madam Speaker, I was detained when my colleagues were on the floor of the House paying tribute to Senator Byrd and did not want this time to go without acknowledging my deep sympathy to his family and to my good friend from West Virginia…
Mr. Speaker, I wish to thank Congress members Dahlkemper, Kratovil and Childers for introducing this important and much-needed piece of legislation. The mortgage crisis continues to affect millions of Americans, and has greatly interfered…
Madam Speaker, I was listening to the tribute to Senator Byrd yesterday on the floor of the Senate, the other body, and I was struck by one comment on his integrity. It was that if Senator Byrd gave you his word you could go to the bank on…
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