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Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "We ought to see what is effective, what is efficient, and what the experts say will work to secure the border. We need border security, not a concrete edifice to anybody's existence. (via @KasieDC )"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 21, 2019
Tweet - ""Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice anywhere." -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is an injustice to have 800,000 unpaid federal workers because of a medieval border wall. (ft. @craigmelvin on @msnbc )"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and as we reflect on the continuing battles for peace, justice, and equality in our nation, we also remember that "the time is always ripe to do right." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 20, 2019
Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. James Clyburn
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 19, 2019
Clyburn Statement on The President's Border Wall Proposal
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Until the President releases his hostages -- federal workers and the American people -- there will be no negotiation. End the shutdown now, and we can consider how a compromise giving lasting protections for Dreamers and TPS recipients may lead to a deal on border security."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "Travelers are already waiting up to 3 hours in security lines at Atlanta's airport. So what can kind of lines and security concerns can travelers expect during the #SuperBowl? It's time to end this #TrumpShutdown and pay our airline workers."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 16, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. James Clyburn
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 16, 2019
Fox News "The Story" - Transcript: Sen. Scott on Steve King: Talk of racism inside GOP hurt party's message to Americans
Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "One of the things we need to really start doing is differentiating between conservatism and this reactionary stuff we see today. My father was as conservative as anybody I've ever met, but he was not racist, he was not reactionary, he was a great patriot. (via @AC360)"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 15, 2019
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Graham: I have no doubt Barr will investigate deep state, FBI and Justice Department corruption
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Jan. 15, 2019
Rejecting White Nationalism and White Supremacy
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Now is the time to do right. We have reached a tipping point. Racial divisiveness is a fault line that is ripping our nation apart. This body must speak out against this evil. The time has come to condemn those of ill will and say they have no part in our great nation."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today I denounce the words of Representative Steve King, and I do so invoking the words of another King, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who, if he had been allowed to live, would be celebrating his 90th birthday on tomorrow."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 14, 2019
Border Security
Rep. Ralph Norman
Jan. 14, 2019
Denouncing the Words of Representative Steve King
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 13, 2019
Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on whether Congress can end the stalemate over the partial government shutdown
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Jan. 13, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud my fellow South Carolinian, Senator Tim Scott, for taking to heart Martin Luther King, Jr's counsel in his letter from the Birmingham City Jail that said;"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 12, 2019
Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown is the longest government shutdown in history. This president must stop holding federal workers hostage with his temper tantrum over a medieval border wall. #TrumpShutdown Enough is enough. #EndTheShutdown now!"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 11, 2019
Graham Meets with President Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Jan. 11, 2019
The Washington Post - Why are Republicans Accused of Racism? Because We're Silent on Things Like This
Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Federal workers should not be used as pawns in the president's attempt to secure a medieval, ineffective border wall. This has gone on long enough. It's time to end this #TrumpShutdown."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 10, 2019
Statement from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "When my mother got sick, her insurance company ought to have covered her expenses, instead we had to use her life savings to pay her bills. The Affordable Care Act is the Civil Rights Act of the 21st century because it outlaws discrimination against sick people. #ProtectOurCare"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 9, 2019
Majority Whip Clyburn Discusses "Smart Wall" Border Security, Responds to President's Address on CNN's "New Day"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the 8th anniversary of the mass shooting in Tucson, AZ where 6 innocent lives were lost & over a dozen more were left injured, including my good friend, former Rep. Gabby Giffords."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Last year, nearly 40,000 Americans died because of gun violence. Gun violence has become an epidemic in our country and needs to be addressed immediately. #NeverAgain"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 7, 2019
Tweet - "There are currently over 3,500 federal workers in South Carolina who are without pay because of this #TrumpShutdown. Even one worker forced to go without pay over the president's demands for a border wall is one too many. It's time to end this unnecessary shutdown."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: National Security
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Jan. 6, 2019
Tweet - "The American people ought not be the president's hostages over his ill-advised and ill-defined border wall. It is time for the Senate to do its part to reopen the government and tell this president that enough is enough. Full press release here: http://bit.ly/2FdackU "
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2019
Clyburn Urges Senate Vote on Reopening the Government
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday, we witnessed a historic number of African-American members being sworn into the #116thCongress. Our challenge is to make the greatness of America apply fairly and equitably to all of our citizens."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 2, 2019
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Graham offers Dems to trade DACA, TPS protections for $5 billion in border wall funding
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Dec. 30, 2018
CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Dec. 20, 2018
Congressman Wilson Comments On Federal Funding Measures
Rep. Joe Wilson
Dec. 19, 2018
Fox News "The Story" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tim Scott
Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 19, 2018
House Freedom Caucus
Rep. Ralph Norman
Dec. 18, 2018
Scott Introduces Police Reporting Bill As Amendment to Criminal Justice Reform Package
Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "My thoughts are with the 26 families who lost their loved ones in the Sandy Hook shooting 6 years ago today. I grieve for the parents, siblings, and children whose pain is still so unimaginable, and who face this, and every day, with incredible courage."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 13, 2018
Scott, Colleagues Announce Revised Criminal Justice Reform Package
Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 13, 2018
Tweet - "Today Congress voted to recognize the violent attacks against the Rohingya in Myanmar as genocide. This is an important first step, but we need decisive & immediate action from the Trump administration to sanction the leader of the military Min Aung Hlaing"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 12, 2018
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Applaud Passage of Bill to Sanction Hizballah & Hamas for Use of Human Shields
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
Senate & House Lawmakers Release Updated First Step Act
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Dec. 11, 2018
Fox News "The Story" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Dec. 11, 2018
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Dec. 9, 2018
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Sen. Graham to fight to make sure William Barr is confirmed
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senator Jones Leads Bipartisan Call for Additional Funds for Hurricane Michael Recovery
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader - Southeast Members Call For Agricultural Disaster Funding
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
Congressman Wilson Applauds House Passage of the Preventing Destabilization of Iraq Act
Rep. Joe Wilson
Nov. 27, 2018
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Sen. Graham, Secretary Nielsen talk border security
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "We ought to see what is effective, what is efficient, and what the experts say will work to secure the border. We need border security, not a concrete edifice to anybody's existence. (via @KasieDC )"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 21, 2019
Tweet - ""Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice anywhere." -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is an injustice to have 800,000 unpaid federal workers because of a medieval border wall. (ft. @craigmelvin on @msnbc )"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and as we reflect on the continuing battles for peace, justice, and equality in our nation, we also remember that "the time is always ripe to do right." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 20, 2019
Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. James Clyburn
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 19, 2019
Clyburn Statement on The President's Border Wall Proposal
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Until the President releases his hostages -- federal workers and the American people -- there will be no negotiation. End the shutdown now, and we can consider how a compromise giving lasting protections for Dreamers and TPS recipients may lead to a deal on border security."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "Travelers are already waiting up to 3 hours in security lines at Atlanta's airport. So what can kind of lines and security concerns can travelers expect during the #SuperBowl? It's time to end this #TrumpShutdown and pay our airline workers."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 16, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. James Clyburn
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 16, 2019
Fox News "The Story" - Transcript: Sen. Scott on Steve King: Talk of racism inside GOP hurt party's message to Americans
Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "One of the things we need to really start doing is differentiating between conservatism and this reactionary stuff we see today. My father was as conservative as anybody I've ever met, but he was not racist, he was not reactionary, he was a great patriot. (via @AC360)"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 15, 2019
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Graham: I have no doubt Barr will investigate deep state, FBI and Justice Department corruption
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Jan. 15, 2019
Rejecting White Nationalism and White Supremacy
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Now is the time to do right. We have reached a tipping point. Racial divisiveness is a fault line that is ripping our nation apart. This body must speak out against this evil. The time has come to condemn those of ill will and say they have no part in our great nation."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today I denounce the words of Representative Steve King, and I do so invoking the words of another King, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who, if he had been allowed to live, would be celebrating his 90th birthday on tomorrow."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 14, 2019
Border Security
Rep.Ralph Norman
Jan. 14, 2019
Denouncing the Words of Representative Steve King
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 13, 2019
Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on whether Congress can end the stalemate over the partial government shutdown
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Jan. 13, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud my fellow South Carolinian, Senator Tim Scott, for taking to heart Martin Luther King, Jr's counsel in his letter from the Birmingham City Jail that said;"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 12, 2019
Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown is the longest government shutdown in history. This president must stop holding federal workers hostage with his temper tantrum over a medieval border wall. #TrumpShutdown Enough is enough. #EndTheShutdown now!"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 11, 2019
Graham Meets with President Trump
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Jan. 11, 2019
The Washington Post - Why are Republicans Accused of Racism? Because We're Silent on Things Like This
Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Federal workers should not be used as pawns in the president's attempt to secure a medieval, ineffective border wall. This has gone on long enough. It's time to end this #TrumpShutdown."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 10, 2019
Statement from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "When my mother got sick, her insurance company ought to have covered her expenses, instead we had to use her life savings to pay her bills. The Affordable Care Act is the Civil Rights Act of the 21st century because it outlaws discrimination against sick people. #ProtectOurCare"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 9, 2019
Majority Whip Clyburn Discusses "Smart Wall" Border Security, Responds to President's Address on CNN's "New Day"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the 8th anniversary of the mass shooting in Tucson, AZ where 6 innocent lives were lost & over a dozen more were left injured, including my good friend, former Rep. Gabby Giffords."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Last year, nearly 40,000 Americans died because of gun violence. Gun violence has become an epidemic in our country and needs to be addressed immediately. #NeverAgain"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 7, 2019
Tweet - "There are currently over 3,500 federal workers in South Carolina who are without pay because of this #TrumpShutdown. Even one worker forced to go without pay over the president's demands for a border wall is one too many. It's time to end this unnecessary shutdown."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: National Security
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Jan. 6, 2019
Tweet - "The American people ought not be the president's hostages over his ill-advised and ill-defined border wall. It is time for the Senate to do its part to reopen the government and tell this president that enough is enough. Full press release here: http://bit.ly/2FdackU "
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2019
Clyburn Urges Senate Vote on Reopening the Government
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday, we witnessed a historic number of African-American members being sworn into the #116thCongress. Our challenge is to make the greatness of America apply fairly and equitably to all of our citizens."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 2, 2019
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Graham offers Dems to trade DACA, TPS protections for $5 billion in border wall funding
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Dec. 30, 2018
CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Dec. 20, 2018
Congressman Wilson Comments On Federal Funding Measures
Rep.Joe Wilson
Dec. 19, 2018
Fox News "The Story" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tim Scott
Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 19, 2018
House Freedom Caucus
Rep.Ralph Norman
Dec. 18, 2018
Scott Introduces Police Reporting Bill As Amendment to Criminal Justice Reform Package
Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "My thoughts are with the 26 families who lost their loved ones in the Sandy Hook shooting 6 years ago today. I grieve for the parents, siblings, and children whose pain is still so unimaginable, and who face this, and every day, with incredible courage."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 13, 2018
Scott, Colleagues Announce Revised Criminal Justice Reform Package
Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 13, 2018
Tweet - "Today Congress voted to recognize the violent attacks against the Rohingya in Myanmar as genocide. This is an important first step, but we need decisive & immediate action from the Trump administration to sanction the leader of the military Min Aung Hlaing"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 12, 2018
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Applaud Passage of Bill to Sanction Hizballah & Hamas for Use of Human Shields
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
Senate & House Lawmakers Release Updated First Step Act
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Dec. 11, 2018
Fox News "The Story" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Dec. 11, 2018
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Dec. 9, 2018
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Sen. Graham to fight to make sure William Barr is confirmed
Sen.Lindsey Graham
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senator Jones Leads Bipartisan Call for Additional Funds for Hurricane Michael Recovery
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader - Southeast Members Call For Agricultural Disaster Funding
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
Congressman Wilson Applauds House Passage of the Preventing Destabilization of Iraq Act
Rep.Joe Wilson
Nov. 27, 2018
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Sen. Graham, Secretary Nielsen talk border security
Sen.Lindsey Graham
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