Barbara Lee tweeted the following:
"Bill Russell was a legend both on & off the court. As an 11 time NBA champion, the first Black head coach in a major American sports league, & civil rights activist, his impact on the world was remarkable.I send my condolences to his loved ones. May he rest in peace & power."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Barbara Lee:
"Corporate profits are at a 70-year high while millions across the US are struggling with basic costs of living, from gas to groceries.AND you most likely paid a higher income tax than they did last year.We must make the wealthy pay their fair share. apnews.com/article/sports" on July 31Read on Twitter
"Did you know the US actually had an #AssaultWeapons Ban, but it expired in 2004?We've had some of the deadliest mass shootings in American history since then.Today, I'm voting to send the Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2022 to @POTUS' desk so no more innocent lives are cut short." on July 29Read on Twitter
"Californians know better than anyone: there are no longer wildfire seasons there are wildfire years. I will vote to pass the #WildfireResponse & Drought Resiliency Act because in the years to come we must invest in our communities ability to respond to these disasters." on July 29Read on Twitter
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