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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.

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Mar 22, 1999

If we can develop a system that can prove itself, in rigorous testing, capable of protecting this country from a limited missile attack, then I think we should support this project.

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Feb 11, 1999

I am delighted that as an original cosponsor of this legislation for this Congress, I again stand up to be counted, as I did in the 105th Congress. I do that for the many constituents that I represent. In fact, Mr. Speaker, allow me to…

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Dec 1, 1997

I rise to strongly oppose these articles of impeachment and this very flawed and undemocratic process

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Nov 4, 1997

I believe the only pressure from the American people, I would say to the gentleman who just spoke, is the American people's surprise about his new concern for the poor, since he voted against Head Start, and he voted to eliminate school…

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Jun 25, 1997

What my good friend from Arizona fails to acknowledge is that welfare reform in its best sense was bipartisan of Democrats and Republicans. What this spending bill does is takes the rights away from working welfare people, does not provide…

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