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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.

Jul 27, 2008

Frankly, I also want to know why you curiously wound up on a list after you did a -- an investigation that asked questions about the United States' air marshals.

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Jul 27, 2008

I want the burden of clearing this up to be on the agencies that are the holders of the responsibility, the Department of Homeland Security, the Secretary of the Department and the Attorney General of the United States of America.

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Jul 27, 2008

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has written a letter to Homeland Secretary Michael Chertoff demanding solutions.

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Jul 27, 2008

Frankly, I also want to know, why you curiously wound-up on a list after you did an investigation that asked questions about the United States Air Marshall.

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Jul 16, 2008

We understand that a new member is on the watch list, Drew Griffin of CNN. And my question is, why would Drew Griffin's name come on the watch list post his investigation of TSA? What a curious and interesting and troubling phenomenon…

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Feb 22, 2006

Do you believe you should be fired? Because I believe you should.

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Mar 31, 2004

Hey Bush, who fights your wars? Just minorities and the poor.

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Sep 14, 2003

A congresswoman from Texas says mending fences with the international community starts in the House cafeteria.

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Jun 7, 2000

I express my grief and shame that after 2 years from the date of James Byrd Junior's vicious murder...

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Jun 7, 2000

It was difficult to imagine how in this day and age that two white supremacists beat Byrd senseless...

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Jun 7, 2000

It is long past time that Congress passed a comprehensive law banning such atrocities.

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