Congresswoman Lee’s Statement on the Protests in Berkeley
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Lee released the following statement on the ongoing protests in Berkeley:
“I share the community’s outrage and frustration and stand with those peacefully making their voices heard. The destructive actions of a small minority of protestors are unacceptable – these protests must remain nonviolent.
Additionally, I continue to call for police restraint as individuals exercise their First Amendment rights.
As a nation and community, we must come together like never before to tackle the systemic, structural and rampant injustices endemic in our institutions while working to ensure equal justice for all.”
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Congresswoman Lee is a member of the Appropriations and Budget Committees, the Steering and Policy Committee, is a Senior Democratic Whip, former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and co-chair of the Progressive Caucus. She serves as chair of the Whip’s Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity.