“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 19, 2025
When we were in the majority for four years, there was not a shutdown. Not one. Why? Because we did what you're supposed to do: talk in a bipartisan negotiation and each side has input.
Said by
Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
Source
cbsnews.com

Editor's note · Context

Schumer criticizes Republicans for not negotiating to avoid a shutdown.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Chuck Schumer

Jul 10, 2026

Senate Democrats will fight this power grab at every turn. The American people – not Donald Trump – will decide the 2026 election.

theguardian.com
Jul 10, 2026

Micron’s first concrete pour marks concrete progress towards bringing America’s largest semiconductor manufacturing facility to life right here in Central New York!

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

With these investments, the world’s most advanced microchips will soon be stamped ‘Made in Upstate NY.’

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 7, 2026

Graham Platner needs to immediately withdraw as the Democratic nominee for Senate and allow Maine Democrats the opportunity to choose a new candidate who can defeat Susan Collins.

foxnews.com
View all Chuck Schumer quotes

Other voices in this conversation