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

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Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee is an American politician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 18th congressional district since 1995. She is known for her stances on civil rights, judicial, and foreign policy issues. more

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