Barbara Lee remarked on her tenure, "I'm really proud of... pushing the envelope on the Pentagon budget. You know, every year, not voting for it and talking about why we need to reduce defense spending and put more into domestic spending." This highlights her dedication to reshaping priorities from military expenditure to supporting domestic needs while ensuring accountability.
Reflecting on her commitment to peace, Barbara Lee stated, "I cast the sole vote against authorizing President George W. Bush's forever wars. I have remained a hero to peace activists since then." This emphasizes her bold stance on important issues and her legacy within peace movements.
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