Jackson Lee: Conyers Is A Patriot; Resigning Is His Choice Alone

"I believe the decision to go or come will be the decision of that member," she said. "As I understand it, Mr. Conyers is with his family. I'm praying for them. I'm praying for the women, and I'm praying for them to make their decision. But all those decisions are usually at the behest of the member and I expect that to be the case here."

When asked if she believes the women who have come forward, Jackson Lee said she does, but what is most important is to "change the system."

"I was on record in the judiciary committee that I believe women who have the courage to come forward, and I have not taken a backseat to that stand," she said. "But I think what is important is to, again, recognize that the rights of women will be enhanced and protected by us fighting to change these laws and to change the system."

Jackson Lee added that Conyers should make his decision for the "greater good" and said she expects him to act in line with his patriotism.

"I've only known him to be a patriot, and that's what I would expect," she said.