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mr. schumer: mr. president. the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. schumer: mr. president, i rise to speak today about what i believe can and should be the path forward to secure mutual peace and lasting prosperity for israelis and palestinians. i speak for myself but i also speak for so many mainstream jewish americans, a silent majority whose nuanced views on the matter have never been represented in this country's discussions with the war in gaza. my last name is schumer, which derives from the hebrew world shalmer, or guardian. of course, my first responsibility is to america and to new york but as the first jewish majority leader of the united states senate and the highest-ranking jewish elected official in america ever i also feel very keenly my responsibility as a guardian of the people of israel. throughout jewish history, there have been many guardians and plenty who are far greater than the claim to be. but nonetheless, this is the position in which i find myself now, at a time of great difficulty for the state of israel for the jewish people and for no
mr. schumer: mr. president. the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. schumer: mr. president, i rise to speak today about what i believe can and should be the path forward to secure mutual peace and lasting prosperity for israelis and palestinians. i speak for myself but i also speak for so many mainstream jewish americans, a silent majority whose nuanced views on the matter have never been represented in this country's discussions with the war in gaza. my last name is schumer, which...
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caller: mr. biden and mr. schumer have no intention of stopping this, the more that come over the more they are happy. if they wanted to solve the problem they would've changed the bill. 5000 a day is not stopping the crisis. the more money they are asking for is for more people to process them and all that is just keeping the numbers coming through and with amnesty they can get citizenship. they do not want to stop the crisis. if they went back to what prompted it and make them stay in mexico and if they are asylum seekers they can be checked out and vetted. host: do you want to see more officials at the border screening for asylum? caller: their goal in doing that is to bring more into the u.s.. i am all for that but in a controlled manner. host: but president biden is asking for the funding so they can process asylum seekers? caller: how do we know who these people are coming over? we don't. that is why we have officers being beat up and young women killed and raped. you need to go back to a controlled syst
caller: mr. biden and mr. schumer have no intention of stopping this, the more that come over the more they are happy. if they wanted to solve the problem they would've changed the bill. 5000 a day is not stopping the crisis. the more money they are asking for is for more people to process them and all that is just keeping the numbers coming through and with amnesty they can get citizenship. they do not want to stop the crisis. if they went back to what prompted it and make them stay in mexico...
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the senator from new york, mr. schumer. the senator from illinois, mr. durbin. the senator from washington, center -- senator from michigan. the senator from minnesota, ms. klobuchar. the senator from the senator from wisconsin, ms. baldwin. the senator from kentucky, mr. mcconnell. the senator from south dakota, mr. thune. the senator from wyoming, mr. barrasso. the senator from west virginia, mrs. capitola. and the senator from iowa. >> the members of the escort committee will exit the chamber through the lobby doors. ■[ >> the dean of the diplomatic court. [applause] u? >> the chief justice and associate justices of the supreme court. [applause] [cheers and applause] ■é ■f■+ ■i [indistinct ■í [indistinct chatter] ■x [applause] [gavel banging] cabinet. [applause] [applause] [indistinct chatter] ot■0s
the senator from new york, mr. schumer. the senator from illinois, mr. durbin. the senator from washington, center -- senator from michigan. the senator from minnesota, ms. klobuchar. the senator from the senator from wisconsin, ms. baldwin. the senator from kentucky, mr. mcconnell. the senator from south dakota, mr. thune. the senator from wyoming, mr. barrasso. the senator from west virginia, mrs. capitola. and the senator from iowa. >> the members of the escort committee will exit the...
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i'm calling about what mr. schumer said in the ha the senate. he spoke for president biden as well is anyone else, becauseacce secretary of state, biden has been wrong on every major foreign policy issue ever. i guess he is consistent on that. as far as israel goes, we must support them. they are not the villains here, hamas is the villains. nes that committed genocide against the israeli people. they have the right to defend themselves. as far as the democrats saying about supporting democracy, must defend it, i get that, because they have a duly elected government. pedro, thanks for having me on. host: alana, new york state. democrats line. hello, pedro. when it is 7:00 in the morning and i turn on my tv i want to listen to "washington journalsao john, good morning to mimi, good america, and good morning to you and me. i want to win at c-span bingo, and i'm sorry if i yell at you, pedro. i don'te in idaho say why all te mexicans have to go. from trump, to biden, to>a hunt, china balloons doing spying, obama, commie bots this countr', god help
i'm calling about what mr. schumer said in the ha the senate. he spoke for president biden as well is anyone else, becauseacce secretary of state, biden has been wrong on every major foreign policy issue ever. i guess he is consistent on that. as far as israel goes, we must support them. they are not the villains here, hamas is the villains. nes that committed genocide against the israeli people. they have the right to defend themselves. as far as the democrats saying about supporting...
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i think that is what esther schumer did. i think -- i think that is what mr. schumer did. i stand with him on what he's done. i'm proud to say i believe that if we take him seriously we will act seriously. but we will do is move towards a two state solution. this does not surprise me that mr. netanyahu made these comments. it doesn't surprise me because this is the same mr. netanyahu who came to washington d.c., went to the house of representatives, spoke on the floor and disrespected president the floor of the house of representatives. it does not surprise me he would make the statements. this is the same mr. netanyahu the prime minister of israel, who knew what was going on with hamas in gaza. who wanted hamas and contr gaza. he condoned it. as long as some moss was in control of gaza he could always say i would like to have its for two state solution but hamas wants to destroy israel. i don't have a partner to negotiate with. hamas became a foil for mr. ahu so he could that he did not want a two state solution. before october 7 when suitcases of money were going into ga
i think that is what esther schumer did. i think -- i think that is what mr. schumer did. i stand with him on what he's done. i'm proud to say i believe that if we take him seriously we will act seriously. but we will do is move towards a two state solution. this does not surprise me that mr. netanyahu made these comments. it doesn't surprise me because this is the same mr. netanyahu who came to washington d.c., went to the house of representatives, spoke on the floor and disrespected president...
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schumer admitted wee it in his speech. let's do it now, thank you. guest: by and large, i agr you but let me talk about senator schumer. he did not call for a cease-fire because he totally srts israel's right to defend itself. i've called for a cease-fire because i think it's the only way we are going to get aid in and get the hostages out. so, nato schumer, i disagree with you and your characterization here. he is absolute committed a hen g humanitarian assistance in. that's because he really cares about innocent loss of life especially those women and children or not combatants. but he also knows it's in the interest of getting us to a peaceful outcomener. every time there is an additional civilian death, that inflames the arabs and undercuts ort that israel had enjoyed before october 7. the immediate aftermath of our trip -- of october 7. senator schumer is doing all he cato encourage both israel and president biden to use the leverage he has to allow those trucksge in. your point is when i fully agree with. when not drive as opposed to build a pi
schumer admitted wee it in his speech. let's do it now, thank you. guest: by and large, i agr you but let me talk about senator schumer. he did not call for a cease-fire because he totally srts israel's right to defend itself. i've called for a cease-fire because i think it's the only way we are going to get aid in and get the hostages out. so, nato schumer, i disagree with you and your characterization here. he is absolute committed a hen g humanitarian assistance in. that's because he really...
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caller: i agree with mr. schumer about the conflict in israel. two people wrong does not make it right. what hamas did is wrong. whatly genocide. 30,000 innocent people are dead and counting every day. this will be a stain on our foreign policy forever. we should have a cease fire right away and save what we can save out of those innocent people. thank you very much for taking my host: -- host: a beast -- host: abc news reporting assignment declined to dismiss -- as the chairman of the foreign relations committee. "the court finds none of the allegations are protected by the speech and debate clause." that was judge cindy stein who wrote on thursday. senator menendez sought to dismiss charges on conspiracy to commit bribery and conspiracy to commit extortion and conspiracy for a public official to act as a foreign agent. this is gene in syracuse. republican line. caller: i appreciate that you play that sound from senator schumer. i would like to remind senator schumer, nancy pelosi, the person that is currently playing joe biden that you all will
caller: i agree with mr. schumer about the conflict in israel. two people wrong does not make it right. what hamas did is wrong. whatly genocide. 30,000 innocent people are dead and counting every day. this will be a stain on our foreign policy forever. we should have a cease fire right away and save what we can save out of those innocent people. thank you very much for taking my host: -- host: a beast -- host: abc news reporting assignment declined to dismiss -- as the chairman of the foreign...
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schumer has ignore that. so i hope th president will call on m schumer and the democrat sators to take tha bill up over there a have rely strongeform on borde strengthing that we need. but if they don't there's sti eight actions rht here the present could be doing. end tch andelease. reinstate remainn mexico act. and s other ideas tha actually we in place wn trump wasnharge. d he resnded on day one. he cou do this with a stroke of the pen without congress having to fight over a deal of how to figure this out o legislation. president bidan do this. i'm going to hope tonight instead of blaming republicans he willake action and use his pen to put theseonstitutnal peelses bac in place. i -- pces back inlace i yield back. the speaker proempore: for what purpose doethgentlema fromorth carolina seekrecognition? >> mr. speaker i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, to rese and extend my remarks. the ker pro tempore: wiout objection, the geneman is recognized for one minute. mr. davis: mr. speake
schumer has ignore that. so i hope th president will call on m schumer and the democrat sators to take tha bill up over there a have rely strongeform on borde strengthing that we need. but if they don't there's sti eight actions rht here the present could be doing. end tch andelease. reinstate remainn mexico act. and s other ideas tha actually we in place wn trump wasnharge. d he resnded on day one. he cou do this with a stroke of the pen without congress having to fight over a deal of how to...
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caller: mr. biden and mr. schumer have no intention of stopping this, the more that come over the more they are happy. if they wanted to solve the problem they would've changed the bill. 5000 a day is not stopping the crisis. the more money they are asking for is for more people to process them and all that is just keeping the numbers coming through and with amnesty they can get citizenship. they do not want to stop the crisis. if they went back to what prompted it and make them stay in mexico and if they are asylum seekers they can be checked out and vetted. host: do you want to see more officials at the border screening for asylum? caller: their goal in doing that is to bring more into the u.s.. i am all for that but in a controlled manner. host: but president biden is asking for the funding so they can process asylum seekers? caller: how do we know who these people are coming over? we don't. that is why we have officers being beat up and young women killed and raped. you need to go back to a controlled syst
caller: mr. biden and mr. schumer have no intention of stopping this, the more that come over the more they are happy. if they wanted to solve the problem they would've changed the bill. 5000 a day is not stopping the crisis. the more money they are asking for is for more people to process them and all that is just keeping the numbers coming through and with amnesty they can get citizenship. they do not want to stop the crisis. if they went back to what prompted it and make them stay in mexico...
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mr. jeffries: i've not been formally approached with respect to the prime minister speakings. and until that formal approach takes place, i don't have any comment. reporter: there's a l of different policy riders in these appropriation bills, one talks about prohibiting the biden administration fro prohibiting gas stoves, for example, what are the democrats reaction to those and why do you think republicans kind of continue to push those in the bill? mr. jeffries: as far as i can tell, the overwhelming majority of right wing policy riders have been rejected and are not part of the spending agreement, including in critical areas like it extreme maga republican efforts to undermine reproductive freedom, destroyndn programs, bully the transgender community, or detonate the progress that we made in the last congress connected to combating the climate crisis. every single one of the policy extreme maga republicans in those critical areas are gone, nowhere to be found and that's a victory for the american people. reporter: are you surprised the way the speaker invited netanyahu to s
mr. jeffries: i've not been formally approached with respect to the prime minister speakings. and until that formal approach takes place, i don't have any comment. reporter: there's a l of different policy riders in these appropriation bills, one talks about prohibiting the biden administration fro prohibiting gas stoves, for example, what are the democrats reaction to those and why do you think republicans kind of continue to push those in the bill? mr. jeffries: as far as i can tell, the...
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meanwhile, one said mr. netanyahu offered a similar speechit the democrats which they rejected. said senator schumer makes it ear he does not think these discussions should happen in a partisan manner, it is not helpful to israel. >> c-span's 2024 campaign trail, a roundup of campaign coverage providi a one stop shop to discover what candidates across the country are saying to voters along with firsthand reports, ÷fundraisind. watch c-span's 2024 campaign trail friday night on c-span. online or download as a podcast on c-span now, our free mobile app, or wherever you get your podcasts. c-span, your unfiltered view of politics. >>f c-span, your unfiltered view of government. >> the wor has changed. fast internet connection is something no one can live without. wow is there withility, value a. it starts with great internet. >> wow. serve along with these television providers. giving you a front row seat to democracy. ident biden announced billions in grants and loans for california based tech company intel. he told a crowd of workers in phoenix that the agreement, quote, isn't ju
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mr. jeffries substantial majority. reporter: can i ask you the idea of loaning ukraine money for their aid package? i know you prefer the supplemental but could this path that could actually work? mr. jeffries: i don't prefer the supplemental. the only viable path forward is the national security bipartisan and comprehensive bill that was sent over by the senate weeks ago and put it on the house floor for an up or down vote so we can provide the necessary tor democratic allies in israel, ukraine, and in the indo-pacific, and at the same time mee the n palestinian civilians who are in harm's way in gaza through no fault of their own and surge humanitarian assistance into the region and other theaters of war across the world. we are 11th hour at this point in time and house republicans need to stop bending the to the pro-putin faction that is growing and ascendant in tir party a d the right thing in terms of the national security needs ofe. the senate bill is bipartisan, it's comprehensive
mr. jeffries substantial majority. reporter: can i ask you the idea of loaning ukraine money for their aid package? i know you prefer the supplemental but could this path that could actually work? mr. jeffries: i don't prefer the supplemental. the only viable path forward is the national security bipartisan and comprehensive bill that was sent over by the senate weeks ago and put it on the house floor for an up or down vote so we can provide the necessary tor democratic allies in israel,...
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mr. jeffries: good afternoon. from the beginning of congress, the republicans made clear we'll find bipartisan ground on our colleagues on any issue wherever possible in order to take care of the business of the american people and make life better for everyday americans. we've repeatedly done it from the beginning of this congress and we're prepared to do it once again in■. final six appropriation bills are passed in the house, sent over to the senate, and on a path to be signed into law by b. under no circumstances can we tolerate a government shutdown, which will hurt the american people. we have a responsibility to ke sure the government is funded and the six appropriation bills do so in a way that takes care of the health, safety, education, and the economic people.ing i look forward to the bills being brought to the floor for passage tomorrow. questions? reporter: you said the democrats were ready, willing and able to help pass the government funding bill. do you know how many dem
mr. jeffries: good afternoon. from the beginning of congress, the republicans made clear we'll find bipartisan ground on our colleagues on any issue wherever possible in order to take care of the business of the american people and make life better for everyday americans. we've repeatedly done it from the beginning of this congress and we're prepared to do it once again in■. final six appropriation bills are passed in the house, sent over to the senate, and on a path to be signed into law by...
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mr. president, rise today to discuss the situation in the middle east and between israel and hamas. five months ago, hamas brutally attacked israel, killing more than 1,200 people and taking 240 hostages. hamas militants terrorized peop unspeakable acts of torture and mutilation against innocent men, wo this tragedy was the single deadliest day in israel's 75-year history, and the deadliest day for the jewish people since the holocaust. in the wake of these horrific attacks, the united states has stoodts democratic friend and ally israel as it has since the very beginning when harry truman stood up and the first state leader to recognize israel. i traveled with my colleagues two weeks after the attacks to mourn with the people of israel and support the defense of israel, to ensure that they knew that the united states was with them. in my meetings in israeleaders rhode island, it is clear to me that this attack has had a profound impact on israelis and jewish peopleeverywhere. this attack has touched the deepest nerve, reopened the wounds of the past, and left many wondering now how
mr. president, rise today to discuss the situation in the middle east and between israel and hamas. five months ago, hamas brutally attacked israel, killing more than 1,200 people and taking 240 hostages. hamas militants terrorized peop unspeakable acts of torture and mutilation against innocent men, wo this tragedy was the single deadliest day in israel's 75-year history, and the deadliest day for the jewish people since the holocaust. in the wake of these horrific attacks, the united states...
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mr. jeffries: good morning, everyone. house democrats will continue to work biden to create an economy that works for everyday americans to lower costs, continue our fight for better paying jobs, safer communities and of course to defend democracy and fight for reproductive freedom. a budget was released that will lower costs for everyda that has already been done to drive down the high price of lifesaving prescription drugs for millions of americans. it will continue to from the mid the bottom up that is focused on growing the middle class and all those who aspire to be part of the middle class throughout america. perhaps most importantly, president biden and house democrats are focused on protecting and strengthening social security. what the former president down in mar-a-lago had to say is about social security and medicare. these are not entitlement programs. social security and medicare are earned benefits that the american people work hard for throughout their entire lives and pay
mr. jeffries: good morning, everyone. house democrats will continue to work biden to create an economy that works for everyday americans to lower costs, continue our fight for better paying jobs, safer communities and of course to defend democracy and fight for reproductive freedom. a budget was released that will lower costs for everyda that has already been done to drive down the high price of lifesaving prescription drugs for millions of americans. it will continue to from the mid the bottom...
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mr. president, rise today to discuss the situation in the middle east and between israel and hamas. five months ago, hamas brutally attacked israel, killing more than 1,200 people and taking
mr. president, rise today to discuss the situation in the middle east and between israel and hamas. five months ago, hamas brutally attacked israel, killing more than 1,200 people and taking
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mr. crockt texas voting present. more than 150 milli americans use tiktok. the legislation goes to the senate where the associated press writes itsrospects are unclear. the lawmakers contend that they are beholden to the chinese government a could demand data of the consumers in the u.s. any time it wants. the story stems from isate of chinese security laws that compel organizations to assist with intelligence gathering. democratic leader hakeem jeffries held a news conference with reporters answering their ti including the tiktok bill. this is with 20 minutes. mr. jeffries: good morning, everyone. house democrats will continue to work with president biden to wor everyday americans to lower costs, continue our fight for better paying jobs, safer communities and of chourse defend democracy and fight for reproductive freedom. a budget was released that will lower costsat has already been o drive down the high price of lifesaving prescription drugs for millions of americans. it will continue
mr. crockt texas voting present. more than 150 milli americans use tiktok. the legislation goes to the senate where the associated press writes itsrospects are unclear. the lawmakers contend that they are beholden to the chinese government a could demand data of the consumers in the u.s. any time it wants. the story stems from isate of chinese security laws that compel organizations to assist with intelligence gathering. democratic leader hakeem jeffries held a news conference with reporters...
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mr. roy: madam speaker, here we are again, kicking the can down the road and for other purposes. buy more time to spend more money we don't have, at a time we're going to eclipse more interest is, more spending on interest on our national defense this year, and by 2026, we're going to be spending a trillion dollars on interest and we're going to continue to spend moneys at the nancy pelosi spending level of an omnibus bill the republicans roundly oppose. that's what's happening on the floor of the united states house right now. we're going to continue funding this government at nancy pelosi's omnibus spending level. that is a level that will continue, by the way, to fund all the priorities we oppose. we're going to continue to fund the open borders that led to the death of americans. we're going to continue to fund the united nations at $12.5 billion undermining our freedom, working against us to move people illegally in the puns. we're going to fund unrwa funding hamas, an enemy of israe
mr. roy: madam speaker, here we are again, kicking the can down the road and for other purposes. buy more time to spend more money we don't have, at a time we're going to eclipse more interest is, more spending on interest on our national defense this year, and by 2026, we're going to be spending a trillion dollars on interest and we're going to continue to spend moneys at the nancy pelosi spending level of an omnibus bill the republicans roundly oppose. that's what's happening on the floor of...
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we will not waiver regardless of schumer or joe biden continue to do. with that a man who has been leading that charge, our speaker, mike johnson. mr. johnson: thank you, mr. leader. thank you for being here. good morning. i'm glad you began with israel. hi hra*epbty conversation this morning with prime minister netanyahu. reiterated to him the house republicans strong support for israel and their efforts there. and expressed my strong< disagreement with leader schumer about what he said last week. that's been well covered. i won't ery the gate it here. it's not -- i won't relitigate it here. you'll see the house republicans continue to stanford and reiterate our support for israel at this very critical time. this is energy week in the house. we are happy to bring that theme to the house. it's very, very important as you have heard. i energy week in a perfect place, in midland, texas, with congressman august pfluger there. that's his district. we were on a great oil rig in the permian basin on monday. got our hands dirty and talked with the workers and
we will not waiver regardless of schumer or joe biden continue to do. with that a man who has been leading that charge, our speaker, mike johnson. mr. johnson: thank you, mr. leader. thank you for being here. good morning. i'm glad you began with israel. hi hra*epbty conversation this morning with prime minister netanyahu. reiterated to him the house republicans strong support for israel and their efforts there. and expressed my strong< disagreement with leader schumer about what he said...