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Jim Clyburn

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James Enos Clyburn, commonly known as Jim Clyburn, is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 6th congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held significant leadership roles, including serving as the House Majority Whip since 2019. Clyburn is known for his advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights, reflecting the needs of his constituents in a predominantly African American district.

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Jul 27, 2020

I send to the desk a concurrent resolution and ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Kildee). Is there objection to the…

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Jul 26, 2020

We were both kind of anxious about it. We didn't want to see this very successful effort that's taking place today with Black Lives Matter, get derailed.

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Jul 26, 2020

He could he tweets about everything else, tweet about the life and legacy of John Lewis.

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Jul 26, 2020

John spoke out against defund the police. And so did I, because we felt that kind of slogan there it could do for Black Lives Matter of what it did for us back in 1960.

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Jul 22, 2020

I thank the gentleman from North Carolina for yielding me the time, and for his leadership and his management of this significant piece of legislation. I want to thank Mr. Davis and the other Members on the other side for their tremendous…

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Jul 22, 2020

But Wade Hampton's history should not be glorified. I don't know what my State's going to do about him, but what I would like to see us do here is put him in his proper place. So those two statues that are here representing the State of…

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Jul 22, 2020

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I cringe often when I hear people talk about the 1960s as the civil rights movement. I always put an ``S'' on that. The Stono Rebellion was in 1739. It was a civil rights…

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Jul 16, 2020

I'm sitting in Congress today because of a successful protest.

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Jul 16, 2020

This administration has not only failed to fix the problem, it has made things worse.

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Jul 16, 2020

I think, frankly, it would be a catastrophe not to extend unemployment insurance.

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Jul 16, 2020

nothing is more important for restoring economic growth than improving public health

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Jul 16, 2020

these governments will have to lay off workers and limit essential services until they get Federal help

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Jul 16, 2020

Of course I want to point out that, last week, when President Trump started pushing to fully reopen schools without regard to public health guidance, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a clarification.

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Jul 1, 2020

I just want you to know you won't be checked.

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Jul 1, 2020

We can't put ourselves in this position again. This bill is a good first step toward promoting a stronger manufacturing base for critical medical equipment.

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Jul 1, 2020

Why is it that the greatest Nation on Earth cannot get a 63-cent mask to everyone who needs one?

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Jul 1, 2020

The White House's own internal data, just released a few weeks ago, shows we still face shortages of tens of millions of N95 masks and gowns.

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Jul 1, 2020

Our Federal Government has the resources, the manpower, and the legal authority under the Defense Production Act to procure the necessary supplies.

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Jul 1, 2020

We need urgent action from the Federal Government to address these shortages now before more people are exposed.

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Jul 1, 2020

And I believe this shows clearly the need for us to produce more PPE here in the United States, and I believe this could be a bipartisan issue.

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Jul 1, 2020

I'm going to stick with the science.

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Jul 1, 2020

Steadily declining COVID hospitalization rates should reduce daily hospital PPE usage.

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Jun 30, 2020

I thank the gentleman, my friend, for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. My overarching mission in Congress is to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all…

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Jun 25, 2020

Let me refer you to there's several European countries that have used this approach.

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