Progressive Democrat. Represented the #EastBay in Congress for 26 years. Fighting for justice for all, peace, and human rights. @ProChoiceCaucus Co-Chair.
As I forge ahead, I wish you a bright future, always remembering it is our young people who deserve to inherit a clean planet and a peaceful world.
Listen to them, for they speak with clarity and deserve our support.
Thank you again for your trust and your support.
I have, and will continue to, fight for working families, the middle class, low income and poor people.
I am thankful for my staff, Team Lee, who have worked tirelessly to support our efforts and our district.
It has been the honor of a lifetime to provide constituent services, deliver federal investments to my district, speak out, and often times be the only one to take tough votes against the tide.
It is with a deep sense of gratitude to my constituents of California’s 12th Congressional District that I end my 26 years in Congress and pass the baton to a great warrior woman, @lateefahsimon.
Here is a photo from my first swearing-in to the 105th Congress. 🧵
I’m deeply saddened by the terrible attack last night in New Orleans. This is heartbreaking news on what should have been a joyous New Year celebration.
I’m praying for all of the victims and their loved ones.
I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of President Jimmy Carter.
President Carter displayed a lifelong commitment to global peace, justice, and human rights. He inspired me and countless others.
On the second day of #Kwanzaa, we honor self-determination—or kujichagulia in Swahili.
Kujichagulia symbolizes the fight for people of African descent to define, defend, and develop ourselves instead of letting others do it for us.
As we begin the seven days of Kwanzaa, I wish those celebrating a peaceful and reflective week.
Today is dedicated to the principle of #Umoja, or unity.