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Sheila
Jackson Lee

D-TX-18

2010 Grade
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Cosponsor of H.Res.252, Armenian Genocide Res. Affirming U.S. Record? NO
Voted for H.Res.252 in the House Foreign Affairs Committee? N/A
Signed the July 2009 letter to President Obama condemning the Turkey-Armenia Roadmap Agreement? NO
Signed the April 2009 letter, initiated by Reps. Robert Wexler and Ed Whitfield, regarding U.S.-Turkey relations? NO
Signed the May 2010 letter initiated by Reps. Steve Cohen and Ed Whitfield AGAINST passage of H.Res.252? NO
Signed the April 2010 letter, initiated by Reps. Russ Carnahan and Ed Whitfield, in support of the Turkey-Armenia Protocols? NO
Signed the April 2009 letter supporting pro-Armenian foreign aid issues? NO
Signed the October 2009 letter supporting pro-Armenian foreign aid issues? NO
Signed the March 2010 letter supporting pro-Armenian foreign aid issues? NO
Signed the April 2010 letter, initiated by Reps. Bill Shuster and Solomon Ortiz, supporting pro-Azerbaijan foreign aid issues? NO
Signed the March 2010 letter to President Obama, initiated by Reps. Bill Shuster and Solomon Ortiz, supporting pro-Azerbaijan issues? NO
Signed the July 2010 letter, initiated by Reps. Bill Shuster and Solomon Ortiz, supporting the nomination of Matt Bryza for U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan? NO
Participated in the 2009 Armenian Genocide “Special Order” Speeches on the House Floor? Participated in the 2009 Armenian Genocide “Special Order” Speeches on the House Floor? NO
Participated in the 2010 Armenian Genocide “Special Order” Speeches on the House Floor? NO
Participated in the April 2009 Capitol Hill Armenian Genocide Observance? NO
Participated in the April 2010 Capitol Hill Armenian Genocide Observance? NO
Member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues? NO

03/05/10 - Statement on Rep. Jackson Lee's website regarding the House Committee on Foreign Affairs markup of H. Res. 252. She was the only member of the Committee to abstain from voting.

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE RELEASES STATEMENT ON H. Res. 252

Genocide in any form should be condemned

Washington, Mar 5 - Congresswoman Jackson Lee condemns the Armenian genocide that occurred from 1915 to 1923 against the Armenian people. During this time the Ottoman Empire killed an estimated 1.5 million Armenians and deported an additional 2 million Armenians.

Yesterday Congresswoman Jackson Lee decided to give peace a chance. Although she continues to condemn these heinous acts, she hopes that she can work on legislation as this is the time to work with the Turkish government to encourage voluntary action.

In her statement for the record, Congresswoman Jackson Lee stated: ?Throughout this debate, Turkey has maintained that it seeks reconciliation and historical truth-finding. If these commitments are to be believed, now is the time for Turkey to take meaningful steps forward. At the same time, Turkey and Armenia must work together to eliminate the climate of mistrust that is impeding normalization.?

After the vote, Congresswoman Jackson Lee stated: ?I am a friend of both the Turkish and the Armenian people. We need to find a way to foster collaboration, normalization, and reconciliation. To that end, I will continue to work on the legislation going forward so that we can address these concerns and help bring an agreeable resolution to this issue for both Turkey and Armenia.?

On March 4, 2010 the House Foreign Affairs Committee voted (23-22) to send H.Res. 252: ?Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide, and for other purposes.? to the floor.
5/22/2009 - Allison Shulman of the Dickstein Shapiro, LLP emailed Leon C. Buck, Jr. regarding an invitation to lunch with the Turkish Ambassador..

5/29/2009 - Allison Shulman of the Dickstein Shapiro, LLP emailed Leon C. Buck, Jr. regarding an invitation to lunch with the Turkish Ambassador..

6/1/2009 - Allison Shulman of the Dickstein Shapiro, LLP emailed Leon C. Buck, Jr. regarding an invitation to lunch with the Turkish Ambassador..

10/11/2009 - Janice O'Connell of the Gephardt Group Government Affairs, LLC emailed Sari Schwartz (Legislative Assistant) regarding signing of Armenia Turkey normalization protocols.

2/26/2010 - Albert Wynn of the Dickstein Shapiro, LLP phoned Sheila Jackson Lee US-Turkish relations.

2/26/2010 - Allison Shulman of the Dickstein Shapiro, LLP emailed Sam Rosmarin US-Turkish relations.

3/4/2010 - Curt Clifton of the Dickstein Shapiro, LLP phoned Erin Dominguez regarding Markup.

4/8/2010 - Allison Shulman of the Dickstein Shapiro, LLP emailed Sam Rosmarin US-Turkish relations.

5/5/2010 - Albert WYnn of the Dickstein Shapiro, LLP phoned Sam Rosmarin US-Turkish relations.

5/6/2010 - Albert Wynn of the Dickstein Shapiro, LLP phoned Sam Rosmarin US-Turkish relations.
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