U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee 12th District of California | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee 12th District of California | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Barbara Lee, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 12th district, has recently addressed several pressing issues through her social media posts. Her tweets reflect a focus on justice for minority communities, international relations concerning South Korea, and celebrations of Caribbean leadership and heritage.
On December 2, 2024, Rep. Lee commented on a settlement aimed at addressing injustices faced by Latino and Black communities. She emphasized the importance of implementing all provisions of the agreement as these families seek justice: "This settlement is an important step forward in righting a wrong suffered by many Latino and Black communities."
On December 3, 2024, she expressed concern over political developments in South Korea: "I am deeply concerned by the declaration of martial law by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol." She warned that there would be consequences for U.S.-South Korea relations if democratic rights were not upheld.
On December 4, 2024, Rep. Lee celebrated Barbados' achievements and commemorated Shirley Chisholm's centennial birthday: "It was an honor to celebrate the resilience, vision, and leadership that have defined Barbados over the past 58 years." She highlighted the importance of continued U.S. support for Caribbean allies.
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