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It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the East Bay in Congress for the last 26 years.
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Rep. Barbara Lee (Archived)
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Rep. Barbara Lee (Archived)
@RepBarbaraLee
Progressive Democrat. Represented the #EastBay in Congress for 26 years. Fighting for justice for all, peace, and human rights. @ProChoiceCaucus Co-Chair.
- Replying to @RepBarbaraLeeAs 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.
- Replying to @RepBarbaraLeeI 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.
- Replying to @RepBarbaraLeeIt 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.
- Replying to @RepBarbaraLeeTogether, as America’s most diverse community, we have raised our voices and pushed the envelope for peace, justice and equity.
- 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. 🧵
- Our voice is our power. Let’s keep fighting for equity, justice, and peace.
- 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.
- Replying to @RepBarbaraLeeI send my condolences to his family, his loved ones, and all who loved him. May he now Rest in Peace with his wife, Rosalynn.
- 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.
