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Barbara Lee

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California, District 9
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House
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Congressional Record entries

Entry Title Date
Regarding May 9, 2012 “Present” Vote On H.R. 4133 May 11, 2012
Barbara Lee, D-CA
"Mr. Speaker, I strongly support Israel, its rights as a nation, and its unequivocal right to defend itself. I fully support the provisions of this resolution aimed at strengthening Israel's defensive military capabilities. Unfortunately, this resolution also contains overly broad provisions that go well beyond support for those defensive capabilities. Specifically, I am concerned about provisions that include the terms ``defensive articles'' and ``defensive services'' and ``specialized munitions,'' which security experts understand to include a vast array of offensive weapons, including bunker buster bombs. The increased militarization of the Middle East could endanger Israel's security and is a source of regional and global instability. While the bill enumerated ways the U.S. can lend military support to Israel, there was not an emphasis on achieving a negotiated peace with its neighbors. No amount of American military assistance will fully compensate for the lack of a productive and effective peace process. This bill was a missed opportunity for Congress to show balanced support for a comprehensive peace plan. The neglected Israeli Palestinian peace process must be given stronger support by the United States, and this bill reflects the lack of U.S. leadership in achieving a lasting peace. Because of these flawed provisions, I voted present on H.R. 4133."
Women’S Health Wednesday April 18, 2012
Barbara Lee, D-CA
"Mr. Speaker, first let me just thank Congresswoman Chu and our colleagues for standing up for women's health today."
Poverty In America April 17, 2012
Barbara Lee, D-CA
"As cofounder and cochair of the Congressional Out of Poverty Caucus, I rise today to continue talking about the tide of poverty that impacts every single district all across our country. I rise to call on all of my colleagues to come together to reignite the American Dream for all Americans by helping to create the millions of new jobs that they so desperately need."
Honoring The Sisters Of Loretto April 17, 2012
Barbara Lee, D-CA
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary and continued legacy of the Sisters of Loretto upon their 200th Anniversary and Jubilee. With a current global reach in education ministry spanning multiple continents, the Sisters of Loretto and their extended network spend each day on a spiritual mission to promote peace and justice, environmental stewardship, and, above all, high-quality education for children everywhere."
Hunger And The Ryan Budget April 17, 2012
Barbara Lee, D-CA
"Thank you very much."

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