Sheila Jackson Lee
Sheila Jackson Lee
Sheila Jackson Leeis the U.S. Representative for Texas's 18th congressional district, serving since 1995. The district includes most of inner-city Houston. She is a member of the Democratic Party...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth12 January 1950
CountryUnited States of America
borders conditions disagree
I disagree that our border is in devastating condition.
rights empowering support
Marching with over a million women in support of our reproductive rights was one of the most empowering things I have done, both as a woman and as a Member of Congress.
america ignoring-you
America, I am not ignoring you.
towns neighbor halls
My town hall meetings are with friends and neighbors, fellow Americans. We engage.
people lifetime caps
People have been turned away from hospitals simply because they have no insurance. People have been put out of hospitals because they have reached the lifetime caps.
office doe staff
Anything my staff does in my office is pursuant to congressional rules.
What am I a prostitute? Am I your prostitute? You can't prostitute me.
law campaigns donation
I took and received campaign donations under the existing laws.
government practice democracy
The minority must have involvement in society. You can have different cultural practices that you accept. But if you are going to adopt democracy in government, then the government itself must allow the minority to be heard.
records majority republican
By virtually any measure, the record of the Republican Majority is an appalling failure.
community support comfort
Millions of Americans find community, comfort and support in their faith.
love laughing risk
Love is like a roller coaster. It can take you to the highest, most spectacular heights or drop you to bottom in seconds. However, even with the risks, love is undoubtedly worth it in the end.
moon support vision
Many of us in Congress have been calling on the Administration to articulate a bold mission for NASA. It seems that the President is answering that call. I wholeheartedly support his vision for going back to the moon, and from there to worlds beyond.
drug battle trafficking
We have not won the battle against drug trafficking.