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CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge's Statement on President Obama's Nomination of Rep. Barbara Lee as Representative to the United Nations

Washington, DC, September 11, 2013
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) released the following statement on President Barack Obama's nomination of Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-13) as a U.S. Representative to the Sixty-Eighth Session of the General Assembly of the U.N.

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) released the following statement on President Barack Obama’s nomination of Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-13) as a U.S. Representative to the Sixty-Eighth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Pending confirmation by the Senate, Rep. Lee will be the first African American woman to serve in this position.

“Rep. Barbara Lee is one of the most outspoken advocates and leaders on developing solutions to the many challenges facing our world.  During her tenure in Congress, she has diligently worked to unite Members of Congress across party lines to end poverty, to raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, and to advance diplomatic efforts that will achieve international peace.

“Since being elected, Rep. Lee has been instrumental in every piece of legislation to ending the global HIV/AIDS epidemic, including leading Congress in passing the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). She has used her voice to speak against war and genocide and to speak up for those whose voices have been silenced and ignored. Through her work, Rep. Lee makes it clear that she stands for improving the lives of people in California’s 13th District, across the nation and for millions of people around the world.

“I congratulate Rep. Lee on this significant achievement. President Obama couldn’t have made a better choice. Speaker Boehner and Leader Pelosi, couldnt have made a better recommendation."

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