Global Peace & Security

Congresswoman Lee has spent her career advocating for a safer, more peaceful world. She has consistently opposed the expansion of war, proposed diplomatic solutions to conflicts, and encouraged international cooperation. Congresswoman Lee has emerged as a leading voice on Capitol Hill for international security and global peace.


2001

Congresswoman Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) on September 14th, 2001. In the ensuing years, she has led Congressional efforts to repeal this blank check for endless war.

2002

In October 2002, Congresswoman Lee offered a substitute amendment to the Iraq AUMF that would have provided an alternative to the Iraq War. Her amendment required the president to work with the UN to ensure Iraq was not making weapons of mass destruction and to resume negotiations with Iraq.