Political Quotes

Chuck Schumer

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Chuck Schumer is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from New York since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held the position of Senate Majority Leader since January 2021, making him one of the most prominent figures in the U.S. Senate. Schumer previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1999, representing New York's 9th congressional district. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development, often advocating for policies that benefit working families and promote social justice.

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Jun 18, 2026

But Congress can stop it, and I urge my Republican colleagues to do the right thing: vote with us to put patients over profits.

baldwin.senate.gov
Jun 18, 2026

If Trump’s rule is finalized, it will kick millions off their health insurance, families will face even higher health care costs, and patients will have worse options for care.

baldwin.senate.gov
Jun 18, 2026

The cruel and improper steps taken by the Trump administration to terminate the Temporary Protected Status of over 300,000 Haitians in the United States are a sham at best and inhumane at worst.

markey.senate.gov
Jun 18, 2026

The objection is so unfortunate. It allows Trump to continue with his slush fund.

huffpost.com
Jun 18, 2026

The only way we’re going to ensure that they never see the light of day is to ban them permanently by law.

huffpost.com
Jun 18, 2026

He pulled the rug out from under his Republicans, who were trying to find that path forward. What shambles. What an embarrassment.

cbsnews.com
Jun 17, 2026

It’s on our Republican colleagues to work with us to find A) a capable director, not someone who is a menace, and second, then to work with us on renewing FISA. It is up to them.

theintercept.com
Jun 17, 2026

Senate Democrats are fighting like hell to stand up for our democracy, for the American people, and for our free and fair elections.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 17, 2026

Our legislation is a necessary safeguard against an administration that has proven it will not hesitate to attack any perceived enemies, especially the experts who might be critical of their disastrous political agenda.

schatz.senate.gov
Jun 17, 2026

Firing vaccine experts, gutting public health funding, and undermining vaccines isn’t reform. It’s reckless, radical, and rooted in conspiracy, not science.

schumer.senate.gov
Jun 17, 2026

That’s because under Secretary Kennedy’s leadership, the Trump administration has walked our country into the nation’s largest surge of measles outbreaks in 33 years.

schumer.senate.gov
Jun 16, 2026

I write to strongly encourage the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to expand and equalize Nordic Combined by including women’s competition in the 2030 Winter Olympic Games.

schumer.senate.gov
Jun 16, 2026

Today, I am here to launch a three-pronged push to get the Trump administration to bring back CDC experts, restore measles-related grants, and boost federal funding for public health programs so we can prevent more cases before the disease…

schumer.senate.gov
Jun 16, 2026

The Trump administration has taken a wrecking ball to programs that keep New Yorkers safe from measles, and Erie County is paying the price.

schumer.senate.gov
Jun 16, 2026

In these high-stakes negotiations, the devil is in the details, but Trump hasn't even revealed the text of his quote, understanding, unquote with Iran.

cbsnews.com
Jun 16, 2026

The devil is in the details, but Trump hasn't even revealed the text of his quote, understanding, unquote with Iran.

cbsnews.com
Jun 15, 2026

We need real leadership in the intelligence community, not a national security novice sent to undermine the work of intelligence professionals.

wisconsinexaminer.com
Jun 14, 2026

Their work is crucial to protecting Americans’ health, advancing domestic industry, and responding to climate threats.

schatz.senate.gov
Jun 14, 2026

Republicans’ continued refusal to support any of the seven previous War Powers Resolutions votes shows their unconditional willingness to capitulate to Donald Trump, even at the expense of American families straining under increasing…

duckworth.senate.gov
Jun 14, 2026

With no change, Democrats are going to use every tool we have to fight back.

abcnews.com
Jun 13, 2026

From replacing a Central New York to upgrading water infrastructure in communities from the Finger Lakes to the North Country, this $13+ million in federal funding through the Northern Border Regional Commission will support major…

schumer.senate.gov
Jun 13, 2026

We are going to be prepared for anything that he throws at us.

thebulwark.com
Jun 12, 2026

I support getting rid of Pulte. That is unequivocal.

dailycaller.com
Jun 12, 2026

Pulte has got to go. The DNI role is too important for him to be there. He has got to go, period. No matter what else they do.

dailycaller.com

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