Jun 27, 2011
Haven't young people like Cesar proven that they are worthy of the opportunity to live their dreams?
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 27, 2011
I am honored to be here today for this first Senate hearing on the DREAM Act.
Jun 27, 2011
I hope we can pass the DREAM Act as part of tough, fair, and practical, bipartisan immigration reform legislation as soon as possible.
Jun 21, 2011
I wish to add my accolades about Leon Panetta. I know him well. We roomed together for 11 years here in Washington. He is a strong, smart, honorable, and devout man. He will be a great Secretary of Defense. I thank my colleague for…
Jun 20, 2011
I wish to announce that the Joint Committee of Congress on Printing will meet on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at 11:30 a.m., in SC-6 to conduct its organization meeting for the 112th Congress. For further information regarding this hearing…
Jun 20, 2011
I wish to announce that the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library will meet on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at 11:30 a.m., in SC-6 to conduct its organization meeting for the 112th Congress. For further information regarding this…
Jun 15, 2011
I want to say a few words about the bill and encourage all of my colleagues to support this commonsense way to immediately increase the amount of credit available to small businesses--at no cost to the taxpayer.
Jun 15, 2011
In the past two Congresses I have introduced bills that would raise or eliminate this cap.
Jun 15, 2011
I want to thank you for holding this important hearing, on an issue I have cared deeply about for some time now: lifting the artificial restraints we currently place on the ability of credit unions to help small businesses access…
Jun 14, 2011
American consumers will now have to pay more for basic banking services, while big-box retailers go off and count their unjustified profits.
Jun 14, 2011
Failure to approve the bipartisan amendment sponsored by Senators Tester (D-Mont.), Corker (R-Tenn.), and others to address the serious concerns over the interchange amendment marks a dark day for every bank that issues debit cards and for…
Jun 8, 2011
I feel very strongly about this, and, you know, I am prepared to do whatever it takes around here to get fair treatment for these 40,000 people, because they have not been treated fairly by FEMA.
Jun 8, 2011
I am being mandated to pay $3,000 when I have never had a flood and I am not near any crick, any stream, any water.
Jun 8, 2011
Thank you, Administrator Fugate. And before I get into the substance of my remarks, I want to thank you for being always responsive.
Jun 7, 2011
I just would remind you that one of the great Yankee fans in the U.S. Senate is immediately to my right.
Jun 7, 2011
Not only in the future bench, but in our country to produce people like yourselves.
Jun 7, 2011
I have been concerned about the reputation of the court in the eastern district of Texas.
Jun 7, 2011
I think important qualities in a judge are adherence to the rule of law, integrity, fairness, and moderation.
Jun 7, 2011
To me, I would say they mean three things. One is an adherence to the rule of law...
Jun 7, 2011
I take a lot of time and effort into choosing nominees to the bench, and I have three criteria, actually, when I try to choose judges.
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