Barbara Lee tweeted the following:
"At the time of this nations founding, the American values of liberty & freedom were an offense to enslaved Americans.But as Frederick Douglass reminds us, while our founding documents were steeped in hypocrisy, they contain saving principles. blackpast.org/african-americ."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Barbara Lee:
"Let us continue the fight of our ancestors for a country that truly lives up to the American ideals of democracy, freedom, and equal rights for all."Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"On #IndependenceDay, I am reminded of our ongoing struggle for a more perfect unionone that truly guarantees liberty, equality & justice for all.Today, we recommit to the fight for freedom for every American, no matter their race, sexuality, or income. Have a safe & happy 4th!"Read on Twitter
"Just a reminder that every House Republican voted against stopping price gouging by Big Oil." on July 3Read on Twitter
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