Jul 16, 2012
I think you have told Congress what you want us to do in your own Fed-speak way of doing it.
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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Jul 16, 2012
We are not going to get the fiscal relief we want, at least over the next short while.
Jul 16, 2012
I would urge you to take whatever actions you think would be most helpful in supporting a stronger economic recovery.
Jul 11, 2012
before I get into the substance of my remarks, I heard the concluding remarks of my colleague, Senator Rubio, talking about ideas and education and small business growth. I agree with his basic concept that we are still the greatest…
Jun 25, 2012
I am interested in ways that new media, including social media, has been used to suppress voter participation.
Jun 25, 2012
False information, lies about our right to vote cannot be protected, and we have got to do something about it.
Jun 25, 2012
The Chair will note that no one ever displaces Sheldon Whitehouse or his legislation.
Jun 25, 2012
To me, the distinction on a constitutional basis between the direct threat, which we would all agree would be constitutionally--the law going after that would be constitutionally protected, and this is not--it is not a real distinction.
Jun 25, 2012
I want to thank Senator Cardin for his leadership, and I am proud to be his partner in this effort.
Jun 25, 2012
Our legislation applies no matter who is targeted. You could target the poorest people in town, the richest people in town.
Jun 25, 2012
No amendment is absolute. Obviously, there is a 15th Amendment, there is a First Amendment.
Jun 25, 2012
There is a movement to suppress voting. ALEC and other groups have done this.
Jun 25, 2012
We hold ourselves out to the rest of the world as sort of a beacon of democracy, and I think we can all agree that what we should be doing is protecting the right to vote and ensuring that everyone who has a right to vote is able to…
Jun 25, 2012
I want to thank the Lawyers' Committee for the great work it has done since President Kennedy urged its formation.
Jun 21, 2012
I rise today to discuss a bill that would bring a statue depicting Fredrick Douglass to our Nation's Capitol. The life and deeds of this great American need no introduction. He escaped the shackles of slavery to become a leading writer…
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