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.
Jun 7, 2011
I do not like to choose judges too far right. That comes as no surprise. I also do not like to choose judges too far left, because I think judges who are at the extremes tend to want to make law rather than interpret law.
Jun 7, 2011
They have different backgrounds, and each in her own way represents the best that the New York Bar has to offer.
Jun 7, 2011
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the opportunity to introduce two outstanding nominees.
Jun 7, 2011
She's a native of Philadelphia, but has called New York City her home for some time.
May 16, 2011
Given what is at stake, I would like to see this team up and running as soon as possible.
May 16, 2011
Will you commit to working your Canadian counterparts to see that all commercial trucks bound for the U.S. get pre-cleared in Canada?
May 16, 2011
Is there something you can do to expedite commercial traffic to the U.S. from Canada, such as pre-screening commercial vehicles on the bridges?
May 16, 2011
Because it is a real impediment. Thank you. I am confident that if you work with Amtrak, you can.
May 16, 2011
I can report that ONDCP has told my staff this strategy will be done by July 4.
May 16, 2011
All right. Batting two for two. Wish you were playing for the Yankees against the Red Sox this weekend.
May 16, 2011
Great. That is very good news. Thank you. I appreciate hearing that. I don't have to say anymore.
May 12, 2011
First I want to give kudos and accolades to my friend and colleague and fellow Madisonian--Madison High School in Brooklyn, NY, that is--Bernie Sanders. I have rarely met, not just here in the Senate but in public life, people who display…
May 11, 2011
So do you agree that this might cause U.S. firms to be at a competitive disadvantage?
May 11, 2011
I am concerned with the part of the proposal... that would apply only to U.S. firms and would result in them facing competitive disadvantages vis-a-vis international competitors.
May 10, 2011
We will now move to S. Res. 116, a bipartisan resolution which will create a standing order that will expedite the Senate confirmation process for over 250 nominations.
May 9, 2011
The Committee on Rules and Administration will meet on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at 2 p.m., to conduct an executive business meeting to consider the nomination of William J. Boarman, of Maryland, to be the public printer, followed by a…
May 9, 2011
I would like if you folks, both of you, could get me an answer, say two weeks from now, as to what your--is that too soon?
May 9, 2011
And I would encourage you to make a distinction between a police department that says, 'Well, we usually have a checkpoint at Ninth and Geary,' and an app that just talks about where the new checkpoints are and in real time.
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