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RandySF

(83,803 posts) Mon Feb 24, 2014, 01:04 AM Feb 2014

I often forget that San Francisco has a real hero in Congress. [View all]

I am watching a CNN documentary on the Jonestown Massacre and am reminded that Congresswoman Jackie Speier, who represents that western side of San Francisco was shot five times and left for dead on a runway in Guyana (as an aide for Congressman Leo Ryan) for investigating the infamous cult. I am forever in awe at her strength.

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I often forget that San Francisco has a real hero in Congress. [View all] RandySF Feb 2014 OP

More regarding Jackie Speier, below Tx4obama Feb 2014 #1

Great speech. Why the low profile? Smarmie Doofus Feb 2014 #3

I agree.. 2banon Feb 2014 #5

She is an amazingly strong person. TDale313 Feb 2014 #2

Wow.. thanks for reminding us, Randy.. Cha Feb 2014 #4

She and McCarthy were not the only targets. RandySF Feb 2014 #10

I am now in awe! coldbeer Feb 2014 #6

Truly, this is a great woman. AverageJoe90 Feb 2014 #7

I would love to see her xxqqqzme Feb 2014 #8

Now you're talking! BrotherIvan Feb 2014 #9

I have to say this about Dianne Feinstein RandySF Feb 2014 #11

Me too! +1 a whole bunch! Enthusiast Feb 2014 #12