Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
The private sector is not going to fight zika, and cutting CDC, cutting all the agencies, FDA, makes no sense.
Said by
Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer argues against budget cuts to health agencies amid the zika crisis.

Share

More from Chuck Schumer

Aug 14, 2026

I urge you to select Fort Drum to host a nuclear microreactor as part of the Army’s Janus Program.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 18, 2026

“I’m proud to support Alfred State College’s proposal, in partnership with hospitals and healthcare facilities from across the region, to prepare over 500 people for healthcare careers in Western New York.”

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 19, 2026

It is vital that we invest in preparing a pipeline of the next generation of healthcare workers.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 22, 2026

I’ll keep fighting to make sure Upstate New York’s craft beverage businesses have the federal support they need to navigate these challenges and continue to strengthen local economies.

schumer.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation