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Incredible but not surprising. The Congressional Black Caucus is lobbying hard for her to be selected and they have influence over Obama and he most likely would appoint her. Since many were looking at Rep Benny Thompson, a negro American, to be chosen as Janet Napolitano's successor, and since he declined and endorsed Thompson, I suspect she will be chosen. The woman would be a serious national security risk of epic proportions. She doesn't have the intellect to be put in such a powerful position.
Congressional Black Caucus recommends Sheila Jackson Lee for Homeland Security Secretary | Texas on the Potomac | a Chron.com blog
CBC Chairwoman Rep. Marcia Fudge, an Ohio Democrat, urges President Barack Obama to consider Jackson Lee for the position formerly held by Janet Napolitano, the first woman to hold the position. Napolitano resigned earlier this month to become president of the University of California.
Representative Jackson Lee would serve as an effective DHS Secretary because she understands the importance of increasing border security and maintaining homeland security, the nomination letter reads.
Since entering Congress in 1995, Jackson Lee has served on several committees, including Foreign Affairs, Judiciary and Homeland Security, in which she was the Chairwoman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
As Chairwoman, Representative Jackson Lee supported increased airplane cargo inspections and increased security for railroads, issues of great importance to the security of this nation and its citizens, the letter continues.
Jackson Lee currently holds the post of Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, a position that the CBC says she stands as a strong and honest voice of reason.
Cooper responded directly to this line of the letter, saying, I have heard Rep. Jackson Lee described by many people as many things, but the words voice of reason have never been among those descriptions and that wildcard may be a better way to describe the congresswoman.
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, was being considered for the Cabinet position before he released a statement saying that he was not interested. Instead, he has chosen to endorse Jackson Lee.
Congressional Black Caucus recommends Sheila Jackson Lee for Homeland Security Secretary | Texas on the Potomac | a Chron.com blog
CBC Chairwoman Rep. Marcia Fudge, an Ohio Democrat, urges President Barack Obama to consider Jackson Lee for the position formerly held by Janet Napolitano, the first woman to hold the position. Napolitano resigned earlier this month to become president of the University of California.
Representative Jackson Lee would serve as an effective DHS Secretary because she understands the importance of increasing border security and maintaining homeland security, the nomination letter reads.
Since entering Congress in 1995, Jackson Lee has served on several committees, including Foreign Affairs, Judiciary and Homeland Security, in which she was the Chairwoman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
As Chairwoman, Representative Jackson Lee supported increased airplane cargo inspections and increased security for railroads, issues of great importance to the security of this nation and its citizens, the letter continues.
Jackson Lee currently holds the post of Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, a position that the CBC says she stands as a strong and honest voice of reason.
Cooper responded directly to this line of the letter, saying, I have heard Rep. Jackson Lee described by many people as many things, but the words voice of reason have never been among those descriptions and that wildcard may be a better way to describe the congresswoman.
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, was being considered for the Cabinet position before he released a statement saying that he was not interested. Instead, he has chosen to endorse Jackson Lee.
