Sep 18, 2012
His experience in trade matters makes him one of the most qualified lawyers to be nominated to this important court.
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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Sep 18, 2012
Again, like Senator Nelson, we know the care with which you nominate people or send people to the President to be nominated, and so that will matter a lot to the Committee.
Sep 18, 2012
I think that is a good question, and it is one that bears significantly on the task of statutory construction and interpretation.
Sep 18, 2012
I am very happy to support him. I hope my colleagues will also, and thank you for this courtesy.
Sep 18, 2012
I would like to introduce Pamela Chen, a nominee for the bench in the Eastern District of New York.
Aug 2, 2012
We would like the United States Senate to recognize and honor the work of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, NY; and the lifelong dedication of Sisters Francis Gerard Kress, Edward Joseph Murphy and Alice Francis Young for their 80…
Aug 2, 2012
We rise today to honor three great American heroes and their devoted organization. In Long Island, NY there are three American nuns that have been working to ease the burden of the poor and the sick and educate our youth for the past 80…
Jul 26, 2012
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7 p.m., adjourned until Monday, July 30, 2012, at 2 p.m…
Jul 26, 2012
The next rollcall vote will be a cloture vote at 5:30 p.m. on Monday on the Bacharach nomination. On Monday evening, we expect to begin consideration of the cybersecurity bill. We will work on an agreement on amendments to the bill…
Jul 26, 2012
I further ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to a voice vote on the adoption of the resolution. THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is on agreeing to the resolution. The resolution (S…
Jul 25, 2012
So my view--I do not know if you agree with this. If they do not pass our tax cut, they should stop talking about uncertainty.
Jul 25, 2012
The extension of the rate itself avoids $100 billion tax increase on 98 percent of Americans.
Jul 25, 2012
There has been a lot of discussion about LIBOR in recent weeks, about who knew what and when.
Jul 25, 2012
So, clearly, I mean, there are other issues here, who should pay what, what percentage the Government should pay in taxes.
Jul 25, 2012
I would say that the Chinese trade deficit has come down significantly, but not with the U.S.
Jul 23, 2012
I know I speak for Senator Feinstein, who is passionate about this, as well as Senator Grassley, and I believe Senator McCaskill.
Jul 23, 2012
What she is saying is your focus is sort of being more friends to the schools, helping them, as opposed to compliance and enforcement.
Jul 23, 2012
We would rather do it the other way. If you do not have certification, you are out until you can prove you should be in.
Jul 23, 2012
The last question I have, which Senator Feinstein and I discussed, is the issue of certification and not allowing non-certified--accredited, sorry, accreditation, certification of non-accredited institutions to take these students does…
Jul 23, 2012
Can you please give us a frank answer on this? We want to know what is wrong so we can help correct it.
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