Sheila Jackson-Lee

difficult or painful instead of withdrawing from it. Synonyms of courage are bravery, heart, fortitude,

and strength. Many people today are unfamiliar with the concept of true courage. However, the

Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee is a woman who not only understands courage, but is courage

personified. As the nation watched in dark fascination as their President faced the possibility of the

premature end to his presidency, Mrs. Jackson-Lee stood against an attempt to make a private act

an impeachable offense. She chose to fight for her constituents and for what she believed was right,

and in so doing could be just and fair to the President despite the Congressional clamor for

impeachment. By choosing her position against what appeared to be the majority of her fellow

Congressmen who were crying for impeachment, she courageously helped preserve the dignity of the

office of President of the United States.

Born on January 12, 1951, in Queens, New York, Jackson-Lee experienced racism and

inequality first-hand as a young black woman growing up during the Civil Rights Movement. Despite

strong, courageous leadership for the United States of America, ourselves, and our progeny.

and all Americans, should hold the office of the Presidency and the Constitution of the United States

States. Sheila Jackson-Lee, who unquestionably saw his error as a personal failure, chose to do

Clinton's personal shortcomings, the acquittal was right for the future of the American presidency.

their dedication and perseverance, we enjoy living in a free nation with our rights and freedoms still

Lee kept a cool head and courageously stood against impeachment, citing Article II, Section 4 as

earned her B.A. degree in 1972, from Yale University graduating from the Honors Program in

Political Science. She then received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia Law School.

in 1994, Sheila Jackson-Lee has been an effective member of Congress who is eager to serve her

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