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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke on the Senate floor regarding the return of American hostages from North Korea, the need to respect the bipartisan tradition of blue slips, and restoring net neutrality. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here:Thank you, Mr. President....

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Republican refusal to honor the blue slip tradition, rising health care costs in Maryland and Virginia, and the increase in stock buybacks as a result of the GOP tax law. Below are his remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s interview, the need to protect Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, our healthcare system, and the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. Below are his remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nomination of Mike Pompeo to be Secretary of State. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here: Before I begin, I want to welcome the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, who just...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need to thoroughly vet Trump administration nominees, returning to regular order for the appropriations process, and the need to respect Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein and the Russia probe:Now, Madam...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke on the Senate floor regarding diplomacy with North Korea and the need to protect the integrity of the Special Counsel’s ongoing investigation. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here:Now, let me begin by addressing the administration’s...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Trump administration’s foreign policy with respect to Russia and North Korea, labeling China a currency manipulator, and the need to pursue bipartisan legislation for the American worker and the middle...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need for bipartisan tribal legislation, the president’s behavior toward Russia and Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, and the Republican tax bill :Madam President, first, a brief comment on the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need to pass the bipartisan legislation protecting Deputy AG Rosenstein and Special Counsel Mueller, and the stock buybacks that have resulted from the GOP Tax Law. Below are his remarks which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke on the Senate floor regarding Speaker Ryan’s decision not to seek re-election and the need to pass legislation that would protect Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here:Thank you, Mr....

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need to protect Special Counsel Mueller in the wake of the FBI raid of President Trump’s personal lawyer. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here:Mr. President, yesterday, FBI...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding scandals within the EPA and new deficit projections from the CBO. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here:Mr. President, let me welcome back my fellow senators after a productive state work...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the retirement of Senator Thad Cochran, reaching an agreement on the omnibus spending bill, and the president’s trade sanctions on China. Below are his remarks.Mr. President, I have a few items to address this...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding omnibus spending bill negotiations, the need to stand by Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the ongoing issues with the Republican tax bill. Below are his remarks which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the tragic consequences of gun violence.   Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here:Mr. President, at this very moment, all across the country, students are walking out of school for 17...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding gun safety reform, action on the Qualcomm bid, and the GOP House Intelligence Committee’s decision to end the Russia probe. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed Here:Mr. President, let me...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s insufficient gun safety proposal and the need for a strong response to Russian interference in our elections. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here:Madam President. after the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding trade tariffs and the GOP tax bill leading to huge stock buybacks. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here: Mr. President, later this afternoon, President Trump plans to announce sweeping steel...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding trade tariffs and Senate Democrats’ plan to rebuild infrastructure and roll back tax giveaways to the wealthy. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here: Mr. President, President Trump’s instincts...