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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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Jan 20, 2010

The changes that are likely to result from the Citizens United case have the potential to be disastrous to the health of our democracy.

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Jan 19, 2010

So, again, I just want to get--why wouldn't it be better to do it the way I am suggesting?

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Jan 19, 2010

So I propose that the citizens of the 14 countries identified as potential security threats by the Obama administration should be required to apply for permission each time they visit the United States.

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Jan 19, 2010

Are you seriously interested in this proposal and look at it carefully?

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Jan 19, 2010

Do you think it would be tighter than the present process?

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Jan 19, 2010

And you do not have access to the TIDE database, right?

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Jan 19, 2010

Will you work with me to implement the suggestion that either administratively or through legislation that we implement this plan?

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Jan 10, 2010

Senator Schumer did have conversations with Senator Obama long before Senator Clinton announced and told him he would be a good candidate.

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Dec 8, 2009

this country is a Nation also of laws, and we cannot refuse to enforce those laws.

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Dec 8, 2009

the leadership did not come from the executive branch. It came from Congress and the American people who insisted that these things be done.

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Dec 8, 2009

Would you be willing to work with me and commit to working with you and your Canadian colleague to get an education campaign on both sides of the border, informing people what the requirements are of WHTI, that you do not need a passport…

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Dec 8, 2009

the current DHS policies are systematically weakening, I think, our interior enforcement, and we need to talk about that.

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Dec 8, 2009

this country is a Nation of immigrants. We do welcome millions of people, the millions each year who follow the law and enter our country through the lawful channels.

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Dec 8, 2009

The problem is the people who do not go because they think they need a passport, they know a passport costs money.

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Dec 2, 2009

I support the creation Senator Dodd has proposed of a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Agency.

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Dec 2, 2009

I am concerned, deeply concerned about this, I call it pandering populist movement out there to basically step onto monetary policy.

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Dec 2, 2009

I worry that over the years loading up the Federal Reserve with too many piecemeal responsibilities has left important duties without proper attention.

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Dec 2, 2009

I believe that you deserve another term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, and I intend to vote for your nomination.

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Dec 2, 2009

I would be worried about raising interest rates because it would hurt getting people back to work.

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Dec 2, 2009

My second question relates to the next bubble.

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Dec 2, 2009

It is an easy political vote. Go out and beat up on the Fed.

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