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Jim Clyburn's Public Statements on Issue: Legislative Branch

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (SC) - District 6

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06/09/2022 Tweet - "Tonight, the American people will hear, first hand, the disturbing truths about what led to the January 6 insurrection. Our democracy is at stake. We're going to need a heavy dose of the truth to heal our divisions and ensure nothing like this ever happens again."
04/24/2022 Tweet - "I am saddened to learn of former Senator Orrin Hatch's passing. Despite our political differences, we enjoyed a friendship and I remain grateful for his assistance in securing passage of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. Rest in Peace."
03/29/2022 Tweet - "Today, my colleagues and I paid tribute to the late Congressman Don Young. He was a committed and tireless advocate for the people of Alaska, and his years of experience and wisdom will be missed in the halls of Congress. My prayers are with his family and loved ones."
01/25/2022 Tweet - "For 32 years, @RepJimCooper has served the people of Tennessee exceptionally well. He's a trusted voice in Congress whose leadership on the House Armed Services, Oversight & Reform, and Budget Committees have bettered our nation. I wish him the best of luck in his next chapter."
01/09/2022 Tweet - "Members of Congress take an oath to defend the Constitution from all enemies, foreign AND domestic. Watch my interview with @FoxNewsSunday on the need to pass voting rights legislation after 1/6, a day that represents the threat of tyranny facing America."
01/08/2022 Tweet - "If the Senate can use the reconciliation process to ensure our nation's full faith & credit can't be filibustered, we ought to have a similar rule for voting rights. The fragile fabric that we call our democracy will unravel if we don't protect the most fundamental right to vote."
01/05/2022 Tweet - "From the @USPS to Congress, @RepLawrence has dedicated her entire career to serving the people of Michigan. As the only CBC member of her state's delegation, Michiganders are losing an incredible advocate and fighter. I wish my dear friend all the best in her next journey."
12/23/2021 Tweet - "I've long said that no one should be able to filibuster away Americans' constitutional rights. We ought not sacrifice the right to vote, the very cornerstone of our democracy, at the altar of the filibuster."
12/20/2021 Steam - "I want to thank @RepStephMurphy for her extraordinary service in Congress and as a Chief Deputy Whip. During her three terms, she has left a significant mark. I wish her well as she moves into a new chapter of her life."
11/17/2021 Tweet - "Representative Gosar's shocking and incendiary behavior fails our colleagues, our nation, and the very ideals we espouse. It cannot go unaddressed. I urge my colleagues to support this censure resolution."
11/16/2021 Tweet - "Congresswoman Jackie Speier is a tremendous champion for California's 14th Congressional District. As a gun violence survivor, she's a fearless advocate for complete & universal background checks. "
10/20/2021 Tweet - "I'd like to remind everybody that the filibuster is just a Senate tradition. Tradition means past. We've got to look to the future and eliminate the filibuster for constitutional issues."
10/18/2021 Tweet - "Congrats to my friend and northern neighbor @RepDavidEPrice on your announced retirement. Your voice and steadfast commitment for the people of North Carolina's 4th Congressional District will be greatly missed in these halls."
10/18/2021 Tweet - "Tweet See new Tweets Conversation James E. Clyburn @WhipClyburn Wishing my good friend @USRepMikeDoyle all the best as you look toward your new journey in retirement. Thank you for your three decades of service for the people of Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District."
10/12/2021 Tweet - "With @RepJohnYarmuth 's retirement, the people of Louisville are losing an incredible advocate and true public servant. It's been an honor serving alongside you in Congress, my friend."
08/02/2021 Tweet - "Today, Republicans at every level of government are leading the assault on the right to vote. We can't wait on bipartisan support to protect it. @RepMondaire and I agree: we need a constitutional rights exception to the filibuster."
07/25/2021 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn
07/19/2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn
07/13/2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is at a dangerous inflection point. Carving out an exception to the filibuster for constitutional and voting rights would ensure we can continue our pursuit of a more perfect union. Like @POTUS said today, "The whole world is watching.""
07/12/2021 Tweet - "The filibuster is not a law. It's not in the Constitution. It's a tradition that's been misused throughout history to deny civil and voting rights. Our constitutional rights ought not be subject to the filibuster."
07/11/2021 Tweet - "A Senator shouldn't be able to sit downtown in a spa and phone in an objection to deny my fundamental right to vote. We should honor the filibuster by applying it to legislative questions. But constitutional rights, like voting rights, ought not be subjected to the filibuster."
06/24/2021 Tweet - "Congress has a responsibility to investigate the events that led to the January 6 insurrection and learn how to prevent it from ever happening again. Those responsible must be held accountable."
06/19/2021 Tweet - "When it comes to the fundamental right to vote, it ought not be subjected to the filibuster. Using the filibuster to subvert access to the ballot box will be disastrous for the future of our democracy."
06/16/2021 The Post and Courier - Clyburn: US Senate is fiddling while our democracy burns
06/16/2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is on fire & the Senate is fiddling away precious time. Fueled by the big lie, free & fair elections are being suppressed. The Senate makes an exception to the filibuster for the budget -- they ought to do the same to protect voting rights."
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