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Hakeem Jeffries

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Hakeem Sekou Jeffries is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 8th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Jeffries has been an influential figure in the House of Representatives, serving as the House Democratic Caucus Chair since 2019. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and economic equity.

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Mar 23, 2025

What I can say almost guaranteed is that the Democratic candidate in both of these Florida special elections will significantly overperform.

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Mar 23, 2025

This is reckless, irresponsible, and dangerous.

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Mar 23, 2025

The American people are not buying what the Republicans are selling.

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Mar 22, 2025

saving Social Security, saving Medicare

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Mar 19, 2025

We need to be united in future fights.

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Mar 17, 2025

As House Democrats, we stand by our decision to oppose the Republican spending bill.

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Mar 14, 2025

The American people sent Democrats to Congress to fight against Republican dysfunction and chaos.

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Mar 13, 2025

We do not want to shutdown the government. But we are not afraid of a government funding showdown.

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Mar 13, 2025

We strongly oppose any efforts to cut the healthcare of the American people, veterans benefits and nutritional assistance, all of which are in the partisan Republican bill.

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Mar 13, 2025

Do not characterize my remarks. I'm not afraid about anything.

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Mar 13, 2025

It’s an unacceptable, unconscionable and un-American spending bill. That’s why House Democrats remain strongly opposed.

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Mar 13, 2025

We've been very clear: we strongly oppose the reckless Republican spending bill.

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Mar 13, 2025

Do you think that this is what the American people care about right now? Or do they want us to do everything that we can to stop this partisan and harmful Republican bill from actually becoming law?

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Mar 13, 2025

Lawmakers must decisively reject any attempt by the fossil fuel industry to evade accountability and ensure both justice today and the right of future generations to hold polluters responsible for decades of deception.

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Mar 13, 2025

Dr. King once made the observation that, although everyone may not see it at the moment, the time is always right to do what’s right.

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Mar 12, 2025

We've been very clear: we strongly oppose the reckless Republican spending bill.

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Mar 12, 2025

"We've been very clear: we strongly oppose the reckless Republican spending bill," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said.

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Mar 12, 2025

The bill that was strongly opposed by House Democrats is a power grab that further unleashes and entrenches Elon Musk’s efforts.

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Mar 11, 2025

Khalil created an unacceptable hostile academic environment for Jewish students and others.

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Mar 11, 2025

I thank the distinguished gentlewoman for her tremendous leadership and for yielding. I don't really understand the ``Fatal Attraction'' reference because if anyone is dealing with fatal attraction, it is between President Trump and House…

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Mar 11, 2025

created an unacceptable hostile academic environment for Jewish students and others

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Mar 10, 2025

But when Donald Trump says jump, extreme MAGA Republicans say how high.

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Mar 10, 2025

The House Republican spending bill is an attack on everyday Americans.

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Mar 10, 2025

will not be complicit in the Republican effort to hurt the American people.

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