Feb 16, 2011
Their opinion was that they were 'not yet persuaded' that these positions need to remain Senate confirmable.
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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Feb 16, 2011
We are doing this--rather than eliminating Senate consideration in its entirety--in order to ensure that these politically-balanced boards remain bipartisan.
Feb 16, 2011
The practical effect is we do not know where this 501(c)(4) money is coming from, and we will never know.
Feb 16, 2011
I think that what has happened after Citizens United is corroding the very essence of our democracy.
Feb 16, 2011
Senator Tester's legislation is common sense, bipartisan, and I hope we can all agree on it and do it.
Feb 16, 2011
Our mandate was limited in scope, but the effect will be felt throughout our government.
Feb 16, 2011
I am in favor of full disclosure, but there is nothing in the Constitution about full disclosure.
Feb 16, 2011
The American people have the bottom-line stake here and they have a right to know who is putting up the money.
Feb 16, 2011
I strongly applaud my colleague from Montana for pushing this bill because it will cut government spending.
Feb 16, 2011
In one case, it was the candidate's father who ran the super PAC, as I understand it, is that correct?
Feb 16, 2011
The floodgates to unprecedented campaign spending are open and threaten to drown out the voices of ordinary citizens.
Feb 16, 2011
I did not agree to have a hearing. I just said we would continue our discussions.
Feb 16, 2011
The legislation we are going to discuss today is, in my opinion, a no brainer.
Feb 16, 2011
I have been sitting at the other end of Senator Leahy's Judiciary Committee for a long time.
Feb 16, 2011
The main problem is that action has shifted from PACs and 527 organizations, which have to disclose all of their contributors, to new 501(c)(4) and other types of 501(c) organizations which require no public disclosure of contributors.
Feb 16, 2011
The first benefit of all disclosure bills is that they can prevent corruption and the appearance of corruption.
Feb 16, 2011
I strongly believe that timely disclosure of campaign finance reports is crucial to safeguard the integrity of our elections.
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