On the morning of September 11th, 2001, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was among those forced to evacuate the Capitol.
Days after the attacks, former Congresswoman Lee was also the only one to cast the dissenting vote against the authorization for the use of military force.
For a look back, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
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Sep 11, 2026
