Chuck Schumer
ON THE RECORD · 19 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Under this change, campaigns could use their opponents’ voice to send out a message that is, at best, disingenuous and, at worst, a blatant lie,”
Chuck Schumer · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19
Schumer urged the FCC not to approve a petition by Club for Growth to allow AI-generated robocalls ahead of the November midterm elections.
“Will the unprecedented tsunami of Republican money defeat the massive Democratic advantage in candidates, policies, and political climate?”
Chuck Schumer · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-14
Schumer asked whether unprecedented Republican money could overcome Democratic advantages in candidates, policies, and political climate.
“comes down to one defining question.”
Chuck Schumer · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-14
Schumer wrote in a letter to fellow senators that the battle for control of the Senate comes down to one defining question.
“[The] bottom line is Democrats from one end of the spectrum to the other are going to be working to defeat Trump, to bring down costs, to go after his corruption and to end the chaos,”
Chuck Schumer · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-04
Schumer replied at a leadership news conference after being asked whether the DSA platform has a place in the Democratic Party.
“It can't be days or weeks. But nor should it be years. It will be in the general category of months,”
Chuck Schumer · said 2023-09-13 · reported 2026-09-14
Schumer reiterated on Sept. 13, 2023, that AI legislation would take months rather than days, weeks, or years.
“We're already sitting down and trying to figure out legislation. It won't be easy. But I still say months. Not days. Not years,”
Chuck Schumer · said 2023-11-29 · reported 2026-09-14
Schumer said on Nov. 29, 2023, that senators were already working on legislation and that the timeframe remained months.
“Our timetable in terms of producing legislation is not years, and not days and weeks. But months,’ said Schumer on July 11, 2023.”
Chuck Schumer · said 2023-07-11 · reported 2026-09-14
Schumer said on July 11, 2023, that the timeline for producing AI legislation would be measured in months, not years or days.
“bribe the American people for their votes.”
Chuck Schumer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Schumer voiced concern about Trump's proposed $5,000 dividends, calling it an attempt to bribe voters.
“Trump’s presidency is so failed and broken, he is resorting to trying to bribe the American people for their votes,”
Chuck Schumer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Schumer slammed Trump's proposed dividend in a social media post, accusing him of trying to bribe voters.
“We are going to take back the Senate. Republicans thought they had the Senate locked down, but now Democrats, we are on the path to victory. We've blown the map wide open,”
Chuck Schumer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-03
Schumer told reporters two weeks ago that Democrats are on the path to retaking the Senate.
“Trump just slapped another bill on hardworking American families — who are already crushed by his skyrocketing costs. This nonsense with Canada should have never gone into effect. It must end now,”
Chuck Schumer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the Trump administration's tariffs on Canadian products.
“I have one mission: Win the Senate. We are on the path to doing it. Look, the bottom line is that we will win Michigan,”
Chuck Schumer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chuck Schumer responded to questions about campaigning in Michigan during a press conference.
“El-Sayed has brought in new energy and new talent into the Democratic Party. But also in Michigan itself.”
Chuck Schumer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chuck Schumer praised the impact Abdul El-Sayed has had on the Democratic Party and Michigan.
“He's blowing it. We will win Michigan.”
Chuck Schumer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chuck Schumer expressed confidence that Democrats will win Michigan due to President Trump's economic policies.
“Not everyone has the same exact view on every single issue,”
Chuck Schumer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chuck Schumer discussed ideological diversity within the Democratic Party amidst progressive primary wins.
“Anyone who is halfway decent as president knows that the Michigan economy and the Canadian economy are totally intertwined,”
Chuck Schumer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chuck Schumer criticized President Trump's tariffs on Canada regarding their impact on Michigan.
“But if you look at the overall issues, the costs that people pay, the chaos in the Trump administration, you see it daily. And the corruption.”
Chuck Schumer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chuck Schumer pointed to costs, corruption, and chaos in the Trump administration as unifying issues.
“The House and Senate both voted to remove our forces from harm’s way and end this war now. Trump must comply,”
Chuck Schumer · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-14
Schumer criticised the decision to resume hostilities with Iran in a post on X.
“Under your tutelage as secretary, you have undermined vaccines, gutted public health funding, and dismantled core federal protections meant to keep Americans safe,”
Chuck Schumer · said 2025-07-11 · reported 2025-07-15
Sen. Chuck Schumer criticized Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a letter urging an emergency declaration for measles.