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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Nov 21, 2025

Let’s be crystal clear: the President of the United States is calling for the execution of elected officials.

theguardian.com
Nov 21, 2025

This bill is a command for the president to be fully transparent, to come fully clean, and to provide full honesty to the American people.

npr.org
Nov 19, 2025

This is not an invitation for Donald Trump to pick and choose his version of the truth. This bill is a command for the president to be fully transparent, to come fully clean, and to provide full honesty to the American people even if he…

abcnews.go.com
Nov 18, 2025

Republicans have spent months trying to protect Donald Trump and hide what's in the files. Americans are tired of waiting and are demanding to see the truth.

usatoday.com
Nov 18, 2025

Let’s make this easier. Just release the files now.

theguardian.com
Nov 18, 2025

Once the House passes the bill to release the Epstein files, I will move for the Senate to immediately take it up and pass it – period.

theguardian.com
Nov 14, 2025

This is not justice — it’s revenge. Every American — and court of law — should soundly reject this alarming lurch into authoritarianism and President Trump’s clear decision to use the Justice Department as his own partisan attack dog.

nbcnews.com
Nov 14, 2025

The President's behavior, like that of the Crown during the colonial era, is intended to suppress dissent, to punish those who challenge his authority, and thereby to chill participation in the political process by other officials and…

nbcnews.com
Nov 11, 2025

is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?

theatlantic.com
Nov 11, 2025

It’s a Hobson’s choice. Either proceed with the bill before us, or risk Donald Trump throwing America into the chaos of a shutdown.

theatlantic.com
Nov 11, 2025

Republicans now own this healthcare crisis.

latimes.com
Nov 9, 2025

All Republicans have to do is say yes

usatoday.com
Nov 9, 2025

Democrats are ready to clear the way to quickly pass a government funding bill that includes health care affordability.

abcnews.go.com
Nov 9, 2025

This is a reasonable offer that re-opens the government.

abcnews.go.com
Nov 9, 2025

Instead of negotiating with Democrats, Republicans would rather let air-traffic controllers go unpaid, they’d rather ground flights, and they’d rather punish travelers

theguardian.com
Nov 7, 2025

Now the ball is in Republicans' court.

usatoday.com
Nov 7, 2025

After so many failed votes, it’s clear we need to try something different.

nbcnews.com
Nov 7, 2025

If Republicans were smart, they would get the message after Tuesday that their do-nothing strategy isn’t working.

theguardian.com
Nov 7, 2025

This is a reasonable offer that reopens the government, deals with health care affordability and begins a process of negotiating reforms to the ACA tax credits for the future.

nbcnews.com
Nov 7, 2025

Now, the ball is in the Republicans' court. We need Republicans to just say yes.

nbcnews.com
Nov 7, 2025

Donald Trump clearly is feeling pressure.

apnews.com
Nov 7, 2025

Democrats are ready to clear the way to quickly pass a government funding bill that includes healthcare affordability.

theguardian.com
Nov 7, 2025

All Republicans have to do is say yes.

apnews.com
Nov 7, 2025

Now, the ball is in Republicans’ court. We need Republicans to just say yes.

theguardian.com

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