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Chuck Schumer's Public Statements on Issue: Arts, Entertainment, and History

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01/06/2023 Tweet - "Today marks 2 years since a violent mob of insurrectionists--sanctioned by the former President--descended on the Capitol in an armed and deadly effort to halt the peaceful transfer of power. To this day, Trump continues his attempt to poison American democracy with his Big Lie."
01/06/2023 Majority Leader Schumer Statement On The 2nd Anniversary Of The January 6th Insurrection
12/04/2022 Tweet - "For Donald Trump, last week it was dinner with antisemites. Now he's calling for an end to America's constitutional democracy. He's out of control and a danger to our democracy. Everyone must condemn this attack on our democracy."
11/17/2022 Tweet - "Few leaders in American history have been as effective, as driven, and as successful as @SpeakerPelosi --the first woman ever to serve as Speaker She has transformed practically every corner of American politics and has unquestionably made America a better, stronger, fairer nation"
10/28/2022 Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Violent Assault On Paul Pelosi
10/25/2022 Tweet - "No one should be promoting those that spread antisemitic or anti-Black rhetoric. The accountability is welcome, but long overdue. We must come together to fight bigotry in all its forms."
07/04/2022 Tweet - "As we honor this Independence Day, we continue the work for the rights and freedoms of all Americans. We recommit ourselves to the effort to form a more perfect union with liberty and justice for all."
06/19/2022 Tweet - "157 years ago today, the news reached some of the last formerly enslaved people in our nation that they were free Last year, we passed into law a bill finally declaring #Juneteenth a federal holiday Today and every day, we must continue the work to achieve true equality for all"
04/28/2022 Tweet - "On #YomHaShoah we remember the six million Jews and other victims of the Holocaust. We must never forget. In their memory we continue to the fight against antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry in all its forms. #WeRemember #HolocaustRemembranceDay"
04/24/2022 Tweet - "Today, we stand together to remember the Armenian genocide, the victims, and their descendants. We commemorate this 107th anniversary with the knowledge that the U.S.--under President Biden--has finally recognized the Armenian genocide for the first time. We must never forget."
04/24/2022 Tweet - To everyone in the Orthodox Christian community celebrating in New York, across the country, and around the world: I wish you a Happy Easter!"
04/15/2022 Tweet - "75 years ago today, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field to start at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. As the first African-American to break MLB's color barrier, he stood up for equal rights not just on the field but for people across the country. #JackieRobinsonDay"
03/31/2022 Tweet - "César Chávez was an extraordinary labor leader As we remember him--we continue to fight for protections for farmworkers and other essential workers I'm proud to work with labor groups inspired by César Chávez, a man who gave his all for economic & social justice #CésarChávezDay"
03/23/2022 Tweet - "12 years ago today-- @BarackObama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. Last year-- @POTUS signed the #AmericanRescuePlan to make ACA coverage more affordable than ever. And now--we're continuing to work to lower health care and Rx costs for the people!"
03/23/2022 Tweet - "Madeleine Albright was one-of-a-kind and first-of-a kind As a refugee who fled the Nazis and Soviet Communism, she embodied the American dream in rising to become our first female Secretary of State A titan in American history--her story inspired women and girls across the globe"
03/23/2022 Schumer Statement on the Passing of Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
03/22/2022 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Legislation to Reauthorize Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor for 15-year Extension
03/17/2022 Tweet - "I am proud to have secured this major investment for the Greater Ithaca Activities Center. This will finally give GIAC, families, and most importantly the children of Ithaca the modern state of the art community space they deserve."
03/17/2022 Schumer Delivers Half a Million Dollars to Fort Ticonderoga to Restore National Landmark's Crumbling Walls; Funding Will Boost Essential Rehabilitation of Nearly 250 Year Old Historic Site, Bolster Tourism for Essex County, & Preserve Critical Piece of Our Nation's Heritage
03/13/2022 Tweet - "It was such an honor to officially swear in my good friend @CrystalRHudson to the NYC Council!"
03/08/2022 Tweet - "On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate and honor women in New York, across America, and the world. As Senate Majority Leader, I will continue to work for the rights of women and girls today and every day. #WomensHistoryMonth"
03/07/2022 Tweet - "Tonight--the Senate acted to make lynching a federal crime. After 100+ years & 200+ failed attempts to outlaw lynching, the Senate took long-overdue action by passing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act. This is an important step, but that it's taken so long is a stain on America."
03/07/2022 Tweet - "57 years ago today, more than 600 people were met with violence as they marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma for the right to vote. Today, the march for voting rights is not over. @SenateDems will not stop working to protect voting rights for every single American."
03/06/2022 Tweet - "It was incredible to march together at the St. Pat's For All Parade today in Queens to celebrate pride, diversity, inclusion, and the Irish community in New York!"
03/01/2022 Schumer, Gillibrand announce the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act passes the Senate; when signed into law, proceeds will benefit the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, NY to preserve Tubman's legacy and fund education initiatives of the historic site

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