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Gary Lee
@whoisgarylee
Aug 17, 2018 • 13 tweets • 11 min read
1. The first time I felt seen was in my elementary school library. I was by myself, as all my classmates had already picked out books for their book reports. I had the wild idea to find a book written by someone w/my last name but found nothing. Determined, I kept looking... 2…and then I saw it. I grabbed the book, clutched it to my chest, and jumped in elation. I couldn’t believe it!

Someone with MY last name was SO important there was an ENTIRE book on him!!!

My parents had to gently explain to me that I was NOT related to Robert E. Lee.
May 20, 2018 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
I don’t know much about hockey but something VERY special is happening in Vegas right now.

This is a classic sports story in the making. It shows how sports can bring healing and solidarity to a community after a horrible tragedy. 2/ In every game this season, the @GoldenKnights have honored heroes and remembered victims from the Oct. 1 shootings. I went to a playoff game a few weeks ago and witnessed the emotion first hand. It was reminiscent of sporting events after 9/11.
May 12, 2018 • 12 tweets • 6 min read
THREAD: Thought I’d take a break from the news to share the story about how I was fortunate to witness an early glimpse into the genius of @Lin_Manuel.

9 years ago on this exact date, I saw him perform in the White House East Room. I even still have the program. White House Poetry Jam Program from May 12, 2009 2/ My first WH job was in the Office of Legislative Affairs. We were simultaneously working on Recovery Act implementation, credit card reform, Senate confirmations, ACA, to name a few. I’d get to the office before our 7am mtgs and often get home after 11pm. Worth it, but…
Apr 18, 2018 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
1. In 2011, I was helping with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony by organizing all the recipients in the Green Room at the WH prior to the ceremony. Lots of important people in the room, so I decided I’d be the most helpful if I just stayed out of the way in the corner. 2. That’s when I felt a warm hand touch my arm. When I looked to see who it was, I couldn’t believe it was Barbara Bush, smiling at me with such warmth and familiarity, it felt as if we were old friends.
Apr 12, 2018 • 14 tweets • 5 min read
1. I’m going to try and tell this story without crying, something I have failed to do every time I think about this story, which is often. 2. 9 years ago, during his first year in office and one of his first international trips, @BarackObama visited the Buchenwald concentration camp. One of my closest friends and universally loved White House staffer @joshualipsky asked if he could be on the advance team.
Jan 13, 2018 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
1. I’ve never tweeted before but today felt like a good day to start. 2. President Trump made a lot of upsetting remarks this week including this one. “Where are you from?” is a question that many Asian Americans dread. vox.com/platform/amp/w…