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Opinion | Jackie Speier: I got shot five times. Here’s how it changed me.
Jackie Speier, a Democrat, represented California in the U.S. House from 2008 to 2023. She is the author of “Undaunted.” Being shot is not common but, regrettably, it’s not uncommon either. Nearly 46 years ago, I was shot on a remote airstrip in Guyana while serving as legislative counsel to Rep. Leo Ryan (D-Calif.). I …