Harris Remembers Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee, to know her was to a true champion, a fierce champion for justice. To know her was to marvel at her mastery of the legislative process. She was also one of the most unrelenting. As those of us who were her colleagues can attest, there was never a trite or trivial conversation with Sheila Jackson Lee. Now, there were times, I will admit, if I saw her walking down the hall, I would almost want to hide because I knew whatever else may be on my mind, Sheila Jackson Lee would require a very serious and specific conversation with you about what she had on her mind, and then she would tell you exactly what she needed you to do to help her get it done.