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Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "On this solemn anniversary of the 9/11 attack on America, we honor those we lost and the bravery and sacrifice of our first responders. #NeverForget" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 30, 2019 Tweet - "54 years ago, Medicare & Medicaid were signed into law. This not only brought health care to the elderly and the poor, but also quietly ended segregation in hospitals by restricting Medicare and federal funds from hospitals that weren't yet desegregated." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "This week marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and I'm proud to cosponsor the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act which properly recognizes the outstanding women at @NASA who were an integral part of the success of the U.S. space program. #Apollo50th" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We must continue to work in a bipartisan manner as we did back then so that we can ensure that America's greatness is applied fairly and equitably to ALL Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember five journalists who lost their lives during a tragic shooting at the Capital Gazette last year. The House has taken action to combat the epidemic of gun violence in America. The Senate and this administration must act, too." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "50 years ago, a group of brave souls stood up and took an important first step for the LGBTQ rights movement. Today, we remember their courage as we continue fighting to ensure fairness and equality for all LGBTQ Americans. #Stonewall50" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth let us remember that it was lack of communication that gave rise to this celebration. Going forward we ought to communicate so as to help each other obtain these freedoms that those slaves & their descendants still cry out for today." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 4th anniversary of the devastating tragedy that was the Emanuel AME Church shooting. While we offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and victims of that day, we also ought to be taking action. The House has acted. It's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 innocent people. We owe those 49 souls and all other victims of gun violence more than thoughts and prayers. We owe them action. The House has done its part. Now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Today we honor all those who bravely stormed those beaches that day, and we remember not only the lives that were lost, but also the unity of various backgrounds and religious faiths, all fighting to preserve our freedoms." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks 30 years since the Tiananmen Square massacre. Although the Chinese government would prefer that the atrocities of that day be forgotten, we will never forget and will never stop standing up and speaking out for human rights and dignity for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today we honor the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, one of our nation's first openly LGBTQ elected officials. His legacy reminds us all that we must not be afraid to speak up for what is right, even when it is difficult. #HarveyMilkDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "100 years ago the House passed the #19thamendment, giving women the right to vote, with women of color gaining suffrage in the 1960s. Voting is an American right, and we must be vigilant in fighting all attempts to suppress the vote. The fight is not over." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the #BrownvBoard decision, which began in South Carolina as Briggs v. Elliott. The extraordinary actions of ordinary people led to the desegregation of public schools, and we must honor their legacy by continuing to fight for equity in education." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Freedom Rides where riders faced beatings & attacks for standing up for basic civil rights. We should all stand up & fight for those things that are necessary to making the greatness of this country apply fairly & equitably to all its citizens." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Freedom Rides where riders faced beatings & attacks for standing up for basic civil rights. We should all stand up & fight for those things that are necessary to making the greatness of this country apply fairly & equitably to all its citizens." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "As we honor the memories of the 6 million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust, we ought not forget the lessons learned so that we are not doomed to repeat history. #HolocaustRemembranceDay #YomHaShoah" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember & honor the 32 lives that were lost during the tragic Virginia Tech shooting. @HouseDemocrats have taken the first steps toward reforming gun laws to prevent these tragedies from happening again. It's time that our Senate colleagues do the same. #VTWeRemember" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "My thoughts and prayers are with the city of Paris today in the aftermath of the #NotreDameCathedralFire. But among the rubble and the ashes, I trust that the city and its people will find hope and the strength to rebuild." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember the lives lost during the horrific act of terror at the Boston Marathon in 2013. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and with those who found the courage to lace up their shoes and keep running. #PatriotsDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019 Clyburn Mourns the Passing of Ernest "Fritz" Hollings Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019 Tweet - "America has lost a one of a kind statesman. Fritz Hollings was an astute politician who was motivated by service. He was truly devoted to advancing the cause of our democracy and bettering the lives all Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "When I got the news of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination 51 years ago today, I went home, numb. I sat in my house, turned the radio on and just listened. I just sat there, the rest of the night. The sun came up with me sitting there. #MLK51" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "This #PublicLands package not only preserves and protects buildings on HBCU campuses and Reconstruction Era sites but it also documents and promotes the history of Reconstruction which is critical to avoiding past mistakes and guiding our pursuit of a more perfect union." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "On this solemn anniversary of the 9/11 attack on America, we honor those we lost and the bravery and sacrifice of our first responders. #NeverForget" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 30, 2019 Tweet - "54 years ago, Medicare & Medicaid were signed into law. This not only brought health care to the elderly and the poor, but also quietly ended segregation in hospitals by restricting Medicare and federal funds from hospitals that weren't yet desegregated." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "This week marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and I'm proud to cosponsor the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act which properly recognizes the outstanding women at @NASA who were an integral part of the success of the U.S. space program. #Apollo50th" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We must continue to work in a bipartisan manner as we did back then so that we can ensure that America's greatness is applied fairly and equitably to ALL Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember five journalists who lost their lives during a tragic shooting at the Capital Gazette last year. The House has taken action to combat the epidemic of gun violence in America. The Senate and this administration must act, too." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "50 years ago, a group of brave souls stood up and took an important first step for the LGBTQ rights movement. Today, we remember their courage as we continue fighting to ensure fairness and equality for all LGBTQ Americans. #Stonewall50" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth let us remember that it was lack of communication that gave rise to this celebration. Going forward we ought to communicate so as to help each other obtain these freedoms that those slaves & their descendants still cry out for today." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 4th anniversary of the devastating tragedy that was the Emanuel AME Church shooting. While we offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and victims of that day, we also ought to be taking action. The House has acted. It's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 innocent people. We owe those 49 souls and all other victims of gun violence more than thoughts and prayers. We owe them action. The House has done its part. Now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Today we honor all those who bravely stormed those beaches that day, and we remember not only the lives that were lost, but also the unity of various backgrounds and religious faiths, all fighting to preserve our freedoms." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks 30 years since the Tiananmen Square massacre. Although the Chinese government would prefer that the atrocities of that day be forgotten, we will never forget and will never stop standing up and speaking out for human rights and dignity for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today we honor the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, one of our nation's first openly LGBTQ elected officials. His legacy reminds us all that we must not be afraid to speak up for what is right, even when it is difficult. #HarveyMilkDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "100 years ago the House passed the #19thamendment, giving women the right to vote, with women of color gaining suffrage in the 1960s. Voting is an American right, and we must be vigilant in fighting all attempts to suppress the vote. The fight is not over." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the #BrownvBoard decision, which began in South Carolina as Briggs v. Elliott. The extraordinary actions of ordinary people led to the desegregation of public schools, and we must honor their legacy by continuing to fight for equity in education." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Freedom Rides where riders faced beatings & attacks for standing up for basic civil rights. We should all stand up & fight for those things that are necessary to making the greatness of this country apply fairly & equitably to all its citizens." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Freedom Rides where riders faced beatings & attacks for standing up for basic civil rights. We should all stand up & fight for those things that are necessary to making the greatness of this country apply fairly & equitably to all its citizens." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "As we honor the memories of the 6 million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust, we ought not forget the lessons learned so that we are not doomed to repeat history. #HolocaustRemembranceDay #YomHaShoah" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember & honor the 32 lives that were lost during the tragic Virginia Tech shooting. @HouseDemocrats have taken the first steps toward reforming gun laws to prevent these tragedies from happening again. It's time that our Senate colleagues do the same. #VTWeRemember" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "My thoughts and prayers are with the city of Paris today in the aftermath of the #NotreDameCathedralFire. But among the rubble and the ashes, I trust that the city and its people will find hope and the strength to rebuild." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember the lives lost during the horrific act of terror at the Boston Marathon in 2013. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and with those who found the courage to lace up their shoes and keep running. #PatriotsDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019 Clyburn Mourns the Passing of Ernest "Fritz" Hollings Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019 Tweet - "America has lost a one of a kind statesman. Fritz Hollings was an astute politician who was motivated by service. He was truly devoted to advancing the cause of our democracy and bettering the lives all Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "When I got the news of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination 51 years ago today, I went home, numb. I sat in my house, turned the radio on and just listened. I just sat there, the rest of the night. The sun came up with me sitting there. #MLK51" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "This #PublicLands package not only preserves and protects buildings on HBCU campuses and Reconstruction Era sites but it also documents and promotes the history of Reconstruction which is critical to avoiding past mistakes and guiding our pursuit of a more perfect union." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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