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March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the beginning of Women's History Month, a month where we take the time to celebrate the incredible women who have shaped our history and changed the world. As we reflect on their accomplishments, we must also work to ensure that we have equality for all women." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "65 years ago, nearly 100 men and women were arrested for standing up against the injustices of this nation during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Today we honor and recognize them, and are encouraged to continue to rise in the face of injustice." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 16, 2021 Tweet - "I don't reject the national anthem but it does talk about preserving slavery and keeping people in servitude. What we can do is work to overcome it, and this would be one small gesture toward making our motto real: e pluribus unum." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Black History Month is acknowledged in February, but we must remember and memorialize the history of Black people throughout the year." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "On this day, 108 years ago, the great Rosa Parks was born. Today we celebrate her life and legacy, including her courageous decision to sit that led others to rise." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 4, 2021 Sens. Scott, Coons and Reps. Moolenaar, Suozzi Co-Chair the 69th National Prayer Breakfast Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 4, 2021 Scott Launches 46-County Virtual Tour of South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the millions of lives, including 6 million Jews, that were lost during the Holocaust due to genocidal hatred. The memory of the Holocaust must always drive us to prevent further atrocities. We must never forget. #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which gave women the right to control their own bodies. Women's right to choose is under assault across this country. We must continue the fight to protect that fundamental right." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 18, 2021 Tweet - "As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today his words still ring true. It is time for the people of good will to stop being complicit. Silence is consent. Don't let this country come apart based upon lies & silence. Stand up & speak the truth." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 18, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 56 years since Martin Luther King Jr. led a voter registration drive opposing rampant voter discrimination and intimidation in Selma, Alabama. Today we honor his legacy by showing up, speaking up, and remembering the work is not over." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2020 House Leadership Introduces Resolution to Name U.S. Capitol Room in Honor of Joseph Rainey Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "10 years ago the House passed the Dream Act to ensure Dreamers can continue to live in the nation they call home. Last year, we expanded it to include TPS & DED. I look forward to the day that these important protections are signed into law." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "79 years ago, thousands of Americans lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, we remember and honor their bravery and their sacrifice for this country." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Although this was not the first bus boycott to take place, it did have an enormous impact on the civil rights movement, and it showed the power we can have when we demand change." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Two years ago, worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh fell victim to gun violence driven by anti-Semitic hate. We must combat hate in all its forms. And we must prevent its deadly consequences by keeping firearms out of the hands of those convicted of hate crimes." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the history and cultures of Native Americans and their contributions to this imperfect nation. #IndigenousPeoplesDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today we remember the innocent lives that were lost 3 years ago during a mass shooting in Las Vegas. We cannot continue to ignore gun violence in this country. We must pass common sense gun violence legislation into law so we prevent tragedies like this from happening again." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Clyburn, Sen. Coons Introduce Legislation Commemorating Multi-State Brown v. Board of Education Sites Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Looking forward to celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth with the Latinx communities in South Carolina and all across the country. The Latinx American community has made significant contributions to our nation. We celebrate those contributions this month, and every day." Rep. Jim Clyburn
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March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the beginning of Women's History Month, a month where we take the time to celebrate the incredible women who have shaped our history and changed the world. As we reflect on their accomplishments, we must also work to ensure that we have equality for all women." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "65 years ago, nearly 100 men and women were arrested for standing up against the injustices of this nation during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Today we honor and recognize them, and are encouraged to continue to rise in the face of injustice." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 16, 2021 Tweet - "I don't reject the national anthem but it does talk about preserving slavery and keeping people in servitude. What we can do is work to overcome it, and this would be one small gesture toward making our motto real: e pluribus unum." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Black History Month is acknowledged in February, but we must remember and memorialize the history of Black people throughout the year." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "On this day, 108 years ago, the great Rosa Parks was born. Today we celebrate her life and legacy, including her courageous decision to sit that led others to rise." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 4, 2021 Sens. Scott, Coons and Reps. Moolenaar, Suozzi Co-Chair the 69th National Prayer Breakfast Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 4, 2021 Scott Launches 46-County Virtual Tour of South Carolina Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the millions of lives, including 6 million Jews, that were lost during the Holocaust due to genocidal hatred. The memory of the Holocaust must always drive us to prevent further atrocities. We must never forget. #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which gave women the right to control their own bodies. Women's right to choose is under assault across this country. We must continue the fight to protect that fundamental right." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 18, 2021 Tweet - "As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today his words still ring true. It is time for the people of good will to stop being complicit. Silence is consent. Don't let this country come apart based upon lies & silence. Stand up & speak the truth." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 18, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 56 years since Martin Luther King Jr. led a voter registration drive opposing rampant voter discrimination and intimidation in Selma, Alabama. Today we honor his legacy by showing up, speaking up, and remembering the work is not over." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2020 House Leadership Introduces Resolution to Name U.S. Capitol Room in Honor of Joseph Rainey Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "10 years ago the House passed the Dream Act to ensure Dreamers can continue to live in the nation they call home. Last year, we expanded it to include TPS & DED. I look forward to the day that these important protections are signed into law." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "79 years ago, thousands of Americans lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, we remember and honor their bravery and their sacrifice for this country." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Although this was not the first bus boycott to take place, it did have an enormous impact on the civil rights movement, and it showed the power we can have when we demand change." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Two years ago, worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh fell victim to gun violence driven by anti-Semitic hate. We must combat hate in all its forms. And we must prevent its deadly consequences by keeping firearms out of the hands of those convicted of hate crimes." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the history and cultures of Native Americans and their contributions to this imperfect nation. #IndigenousPeoplesDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today we remember the innocent lives that were lost 3 years ago during a mass shooting in Las Vegas. We cannot continue to ignore gun violence in this country. We must pass common sense gun violence legislation into law so we prevent tragedies like this from happening again." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Clyburn, Sen. Coons Introduce Legislation Commemorating Multi-State Brown v. Board of Education Sites Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Looking forward to celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth with the Latinx communities in South Carolina and all across the country. The Latinx American community has made significant contributions to our nation. We celebrate those contributions this month, and every day." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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