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March 1, 2021 Unveiling of Columbia, South Carolina, Monument 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 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. 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. 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 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month Sen. Tim Scott
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
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 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sen. Tim Scott
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. 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
Sept. 11, 2020 Wilson on Anniversary of September 11 Attacks Rep. Joe Wilson
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, Emmett Till was lynched by two white men. Today, we are still witnessing the modern-day lynching of Black men and women by police in this country. Until we put an end to police brutality and modern-day lynching, we will never have liberty and justice for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "100 years ago women got the right to vote. As we commemorate the 19th amendment, we must recognize that we have a long way to go before women are truly equal in this country. Women must have access to equal pay, equal opportunities, and equal treatment. #WomensEqualityDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "100 years ago the #19thAmendment was ratified empowering women to vote. However, Black people were blocked from exercising that right until 1965 & voting rights are still being infringed by voter suppression tactics. We must fight for equal access to the ballot box for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act. For 85 years, this legislation has ensured economic security for millions of Americans. We must protect it from this president and his administration's attempts to defund it." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis urged us to use our right to vote as the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have in this democratic society. Today, we continue to celebrate his life & the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Let's keep making #GoodTrouble & protect voting rights for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Every time I think of voting, I think of John Lewis. John wanted to pass HR 4, which is now the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. We passed it in the House. I hope the Senate will do more than give lip service to John & by their deeds pass the bill." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember the lives lost one year ago in El Paso, the deadliest attack on the Latinx community in modern American history. We must stand up against hate, racism, xenophobia, and senseless gun violence." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House is well on its way to completing our constitutional responsibility to fund the government. These 10 bills enable a strong economic recovery that makes America's greatness affordable & accessible to all Americans, including my constituents in the 6th District." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago, Medicare & Medicaid were signed into law, providing health care for millions of Americans. What many don't know is that in order to participate in the programs, hospitals had to desegregate, leading to more equitable treatment in health care delivery." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House unanimously passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 yesterday. If Senate leadership and the President want to truly honor John Lewis, they'll pass this bill." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "In any movement, there will be a few, sometimes only one, that rises head and shoulders above all others. And so it was with my good friend, John Robert Lewis. Rest In Peace my friend." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "We could never could do what John did, and that's what made John such an effective leader of the movement, and that's why today people all over the world are mourning his loss b/c John internalized nonviolence. We adopted nonviolence. It was a tactic for us, but he absorbed it." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "It is fitting that today as we memorialize John Lewis in the Capitol Rotunda, we honor his memory by renaming this legislation with which he is so closely identified. Enacting the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act is the best thing we can do to honor this American hero." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2020 Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 USA Today - Rep. James E. Clyburn: John Lewis made his life a sermon. Honor him with moral deeds. Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John was both a minister & a living example, who demonstrated what it means to follow the moral compass directed by one's faith. My favorite Old Testament scripture is Micah 6:8, "do justly, be merciful and walk humbly." It must have been John's as well." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The country lost a hero last night. The movement lost an icon. And I lost a personal friend. But I do believe that as the sun set on John Lewis's life last night, the sun rises on a movement that will never die. Thank you, John, rest in peace my brother." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Reverend C.T. Vivian was a man of deep belief who demonstrated his adherence to the Biblical admonition "faith without works is dead."" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Bass, Thompson, and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Statues of Defenders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Memorials that glorify the Confederacy, segregationists, and white supremacists should not hold places of honor in our nation's Capitol. These hallowed halls should be used to promote true American heroes and all its people. https://majorityleader.gov/sites/democraticwhip.house.gov/files/HR%207573%20text%20071320.pdf" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #IndependenceDay today, we do so while recognizing that many Americans are still fighting for basic rights. We must continue the fight for freedom until America's greatness is accessible and affordable to all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was key to starting a cascading effect of change across this country. It was not perfect & we still have much progress to make before America's greatness is truly accessible & affordable for all, but we've come a long way toward achieving that goal." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
March 1, 2021 Unveiling of Columbia, South Carolina, Monument 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 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. 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. 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 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month Sen.Tim Scott
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
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 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sen.Tim Scott
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. 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
Sept. 11, 2020 Wilson on Anniversary of September 11 Attacks Rep.Joe Wilson
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, Emmett Till was lynched by two white men. Today, we are still witnessing the modern-day lynching of Black men and women by police in this country. Until we put an end to police brutality and modern-day lynching, we will never have liberty and justice for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "100 years ago women got the right to vote. As we commemorate the 19th amendment, we must recognize that we have a long way to go before women are truly equal in this country. Women must have access to equal pay, equal opportunities, and equal treatment. #WomensEqualityDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "100 years ago the #19thAmendment was ratified empowering women to vote. However, Black people were blocked from exercising that right until 1965 & voting rights are still being infringed by voter suppression tactics. We must fight for equal access to the ballot box for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act. For 85 years, this legislation has ensured economic security for millions of Americans. We must protect it from this president and his administration's attempts to defund it." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis urged us to use our right to vote as the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have in this democratic society. Today, we continue to celebrate his life & the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Let's keep making #GoodTrouble & protect voting rights for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Every time I think of voting, I think of John Lewis. John wanted to pass HR 4, which is now the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. We passed it in the House. I hope the Senate will do more than give lip service to John & by their deeds pass the bill." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember the lives lost one year ago in El Paso, the deadliest attack on the Latinx community in modern American history. We must stand up against hate, racism, xenophobia, and senseless gun violence." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House is well on its way to completing our constitutional responsibility to fund the government. These 10 bills enable a strong economic recovery that makes America's greatness affordable & accessible to all Americans, including my constituents in the 6th District." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago, Medicare & Medicaid were signed into law, providing health care for millions of Americans. What many don't know is that in order to participate in the programs, hospitals had to desegregate, leading to more equitable treatment in health care delivery." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House unanimously passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 yesterday. If Senate leadership and the President want to truly honor John Lewis, they'll pass this bill." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "In any movement, there will be a few, sometimes only one, that rises head and shoulders above all others. And so it was with my good friend, John Robert Lewis. Rest In Peace my friend." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "We could never could do what John did, and that's what made John such an effective leader of the movement, and that's why today people all over the world are mourning his loss b/c John internalized nonviolence. We adopted nonviolence. It was a tactic for us, but he absorbed it." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "It is fitting that today as we memorialize John Lewis in the Capitol Rotunda, we honor his memory by renaming this legislation with which he is so closely identified. Enacting the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act is the best thing we can do to honor this American hero." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2020 Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 USA Today - Rep. James E. Clyburn: John Lewis made his life a sermon. Honor him with moral deeds. Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John was both a minister & a living example, who demonstrated what it means to follow the moral compass directed by one's faith. My favorite Old Testament scripture is Micah 6:8, "do justly, be merciful and walk humbly." It must have been John's as well." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The country lost a hero last night. The movement lost an icon. And I lost a personal friend. But I do believe that as the sun set on John Lewis's life last night, the sun rises on a movement that will never die. Thank you, John, rest in peace my brother." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Reverend C.T. Vivian was a man of deep belief who demonstrated his adherence to the Biblical admonition "faith without works is dead."" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Bass, Thompson, and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Statues of Defenders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Memorials that glorify the Confederacy, segregationists, and white supremacists should not hold places of honor in our nation's Capitol. These hallowed halls should be used to promote true American heroes and all its people. https://majorityleader.gov/sites/democraticwhip.house.gov/files/HR%207573%20text%20071320.pdf" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #IndependenceDay today, we do so while recognizing that many Americans are still fighting for basic rights. We must continue the fight for freedom until America's greatness is accessible and affordable to all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was key to starting a cascading effect of change across this country. It was not perfect & we still have much progress to make before America's greatness is truly accessible & affordable for all, but we've come a long way toward achieving that goal." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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