Quotes by Sheila Jackson Lee

About Sheila Jackson Lee:

Sheila Jackson Lee is 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.
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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.

Sheila Jackson Lee

I am about the people of the United States of America and the people of Houston, Texas.

Sheila Jackson Lee

I took and received campaign donations under the existing laws.

Sheila Jackson Lee

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.

Sheila Jackson Lee

I think the Justice Department needs to be the final protector of the people of the United States of America.

Sheila Jackson Lee

It's all right to agree or disagree on the balanced budget amendment. It's all right to talk about how we're going to appropriate.

Sheila Jackson Lee

The greatness of Americans is that we are mosaic - we are diverse.

Sheila Jackson Lee

I am a queen, and I demand to be treated like a queen.

Sheila Jackson Lee

We have not won the battle against drug trafficking.

Sheila Jackson Lee

As Members of Congress, we should not be using public office for private gain.

Sheila Jackson Lee

Anything my staff does in my office is pursuant to congressional rules.

Sheila Jackson Lee

My town hall meetings are with friends and neighbors, fellow Americans. We engage.

Sheila Jackson Lee

America, I am not ignoring you.

Sheila Jackson Lee

By virtually any measure, the record of the Republican Majority is an appalling failure.

Sheila Jackson Lee

I happen to represent Enron here in Houston. We have many good corporate citizens here in Houston. Enron happened to have been one.

Sheila Jackson Lee

Millions of Americans find community, comfort and support in their faith.

Sheila Jackson Lee

Today, we have two Vietnams, side by side, North and South, exchanging and working. We may not agree with all that North Vietnam is doing, but they are living in peace. I would look for a better human rights record for North Vietnam, but they are liv...

Sheila Jackson Lee

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.

Sheila Jackson Lee

Author Bio

  • NameSheila Jackson Lee
  • DescriptionAmerican politician
  • BornJanuary 12, 1950
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Judge; Lawyer