Sheila Jackson Lee Quotes

I am a queen, and I demand to be treated like a queen.

I happen to represent Enron here in Houston. We have many good corporate citizens here in Houston. Enron happened to have been one.

Today we have two Vietnams, side by side, north and south.

As Members of Congress, we should not be using public office for private gain.

Maybe the word welfare should be changed to something of, 'a transitional living fund.' For that is what it is - for people to be able to live.

Love is like a roller coaster. It can take you to the highest, most spectacular heights or drop you to bottom in seconds. However, even with the risks, love is undoubtedly worth it in the end.

We have not won the battle against drug trafficking.

What am I a prostitute? Am I your prostitute? You can't prostitute me.

Marching with over a million women in support of our reproductive rights was one of the most empowering things I have done, both as a woman and as a Member of Congress.

It's all right to agree or disagree on the balanced budget amendment. It's all right to talk about how we're going to appropriate.

People have been turned away from hospitals simply because they have no insurance. People have been put out of hospitals because they have reached the lifetime caps.

The greatness of Americans is that we are mosaic - we are diverse.

I think the Justice Department needs to be the final protector of the people of the United States of America.

My town hall meetings are with friends and neighbors, fellow Americans. We engage.

I disagree that our border is in devastating condition.

I am about the people of the United States of America and the people of Houston, Texas.

I took and received campaign donations under the existing laws.

By virtually any measure, the record of the Republican Majority is an appalling failure.

America, I am not ignoring you.

Anything my staff does in my office is pursuant to congressional rules.

Millions of Americans find community, comfort and support in their faith.