Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) - Politics

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The international community should not recognize the Iranian election results. "Let us raise our voices. The United Nations should raise its voice.

Georgia should become a member of NATO. Co-Sponsor of H.RES.997: Expressing strong support for a NATO Membership Action Plan with Georgia

The U.S. should set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. Jackson-Lee voted for a timetable in Iraq.

The District of Columbia should have a seat in Congress. Jackson-Lee voted for the D.C. House Voting Rights Act

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama should run on the same ticket. "That's what makes for a victory"

Political officials should boycott the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony. "It would be clearly inappropriate for [President Bush] to attend the Olympic Games in China, given the increasingly repressive nature of that country’s government."

The invasion of Iraq has been successful. "I want to call a military success."

The U.S. embargo on Cuba has not been effective. Letter From Congress to Secretary of State Rice

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should not include immunity for telecom companies. Jackson-Lee among 29 in House opposing immunity

The U.S. should reinstate the draft. Jackson-Lee co-sponsored bill to reinstate the draft

Congress should not approve arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Jackson-Lee signed letter opposing earlier sale to Saudi Arabia

'Waterboarding' should be characterized as torture. Jackson-Lee co-sponsored the American Anti-Torture Act

Congress should have oversight over private military contractors. Jackson-Lee co-sponsored bill to require accountability

President Bush's use of signing statements is unconstitutional. Jackson-Lee proposed legislation against signing statements

Hillary Clinton should win the Democratic nomination for president in 2008. "I am pleased today to endorse Hillary Rodham Clinton for President."

The U.S. military should not maintain its "Don't ask, don't tell" policy. It is vital that qualified, capable Americans be given the opportunity to serve, regardless of their sexual orientation

The debts of highly indebted African countries should be forgiven. Lee co-sponsors legislation

There should be more measures restricting the right to own and carry a firearm. Jackson-Lee co-sponsors bill to reinstate assault weapons ban

The U.S. should allow dual citizenship. Dual citizenship "not a problem for America:

EVIDENCE: Which should have the higher priority in the War on Terrorism? Afghanistan-Pakistan region

EVIDENCE: Should Congress pass President Obama's $819 billion stimulus package? Yes

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UNKNOWN: Has the surge in military troops made progress in Iraq?

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UNKNOWN: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be the President of the United States?

UNKNOWN: What parental involvement should be required in the abortion decision of a minor?

UNKNOWN: When should the government permit late term abortions?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.N. impose sanctions on Iran?

UNKNOWN: What are the appropriate next steps that the U.S. should take with Iran?

UNKNOWN: Is the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act constitutional?

UNKNOWN: Should people residing illegally in the United States be offered a path to citizenship?

UNKNOWN: Does Iran pose a significant threat to America's national security?

UNKNOWN: Should Iran be held accountable for Hezbollah's actions?

UNKNOWN: Will the Russia-Georgia conflict lead to another Cold War?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. build a fence along the Mexican border?

UNKNOWN: Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, was it justified?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. try to prevent nuclear proliferation in other nations?

UNKNOWN: Should Roe v. Wade be overturned?

UNKNOWN: Based on the information available now, was the invasion of Iraq justified?