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Jim Clyburn's Public Statements on Issue: Executive Branch

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

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05/16/2022 Tweet - "Another glass ceiling has been shattered by the Biden-Harris Administration. Congratulations to Karine Jean-Pierre on your history making success. The briefing room, and the American people, will be well served with you at the podium."
10/13/2021 Tweet - ". @POTUS ' #BuildBackBetter Agenda is our once-in-a-generation opportunity to significantly expand access to our country's greatness. A brighter future is just over the horizon."
10/01/2021 Tweet - "Always pleased to see @POTUS back in the halls of the U.S. Capitol. @HouseDemocrats are steadfast in our commitment to the American people and are working hard to enact his #BuildBackBetter agenda."
07/19/2021 Letter to Mr. Stephen Siegel, Chief Executive Officer and President - Clyburn to Investigate Pandemic Evictions by Corporate Landlords
05/19/2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - 138 House Democrats Call for Ceasefire and Bold Leadership from the Biden Administration
04/21/2021 Tweet - "The #NoBanAct will prevent xenophobic acts, like the Trump Administration's Muslim Ban, from ever becoming law again. Our nation was built on freedom from religious persecution. It's time we return to the foundation of our democracy & get the No Ban Act to the President's desk."
03/03/2021 Pelosi, Hoyer, Clyburn Joint Statement on the Next Director of the Office of Management and Budget
01/26/2021 Tweet - "President Biden is making racial equity & fairness in America a priority of his Administration. With just a week in office, he's already working to address past inequities. I look forward to working together to make America's greatness accessible & affordable to all."
01/22/2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump's incitement of the insurrection that sought to overturn a free and fair election was an existential threat to our constitutional democracy. The Senate must extinguish this threat by convicting him and preventing him from attempting to seize power ever again."
01/22/2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has caused a dire economic crisis. Today, President Biden is issuing an Executive Order to provide relief by expanding nutrition aid, delivering direct payments more effectively, and ensuring that no one is forced to risk their health to feed their family."
01/21/2021 Tweet - "We impeached Trump, and I hope that the Senate will convict him, and never allow him to hold office again. Cleansing is what this country needs. We can't let this democracy collapse because of the craziness of one individual."
01/21/2021 Tweet - "Today the House passed the waiver to enable Lloyd Austin, a decorated retired general, to become Secretary of Defense. Secretary-designate Austin is fully committed to the vitally important principle of civilian control of the military. He will serve with integrity and honor."
01/20/2021 Tweet - "On his first day in office, President Biden is already hard at work, taking executive action to deliver immediate relief to the American people & undoing some of the most egregious policies put in place by his predecessor. I look forward to working with him to #BuildBackBetter."
01/15/2021 Tweet - "The Trump presidency has reminded us that there are a lot of things from our past that we could very well revisit. I might not be so concerned about these things if I had not spent my entire life studying history."
01/15/2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration is gaining the best budget expert in Shalanda Young. She has deftly led Congress through challenging budget negotiations, counseling Members, Senators and staff on both sides of the aisle while earning their respect."
01/14/2021 Tweet - "Yesterday the House impeached this nation's president. Now, the Senate must convict. This president is still a clear and present danger to this nation, and he must never be allowed to seize power again."
01/13/2021 Tweet - "I think until Trump is no longer eligible allowed to participate in the process, there will still be people fearful of him. I do really feel that we ought to do what's necessary for this man not to ever run again. - via @CNN's @OutFrontCNN w/ @ErinBurnett"
01/13/2021 Tweet - "I think it's very clear that this president has violated his oath of office in a way that no president before him has ever done. Conviction is up to somebody else. That's not our job. Our job is to lay out the facts for the American people, take it to a vote and impeach."
01/13/2021 Tweet - "Today, we must do our constitutional duty once again. While the president failed in his attempt to upend our democracy, last Wednesday's events make clear that if we do not hold him accountable and remove him from power, a future attempt could succeed."
01/13/2021 Tweet - "This President's refusal to take part in a peaceful transfer of power--and his role in causing last week's violence--pose an existential threat to our constitutional democracy. This President must be impeached, convicted, and he must be prevented from seizing power ever again."
01/13/2021 Tweet - "Never before has a President incited mob violence to block certification of his opponent's victory. Never before has a President refused to immediately condemn & demand the cessation of an attack on our country. There is no debate. We must impeach this dangerous President."
01/13/2021 Tweet - "Today, the House upheld our oath to the Constitution & held this president accountable for his high crimes & misdemeanors. Both Democrats & Republicans recognized the clear & present danger that this president is to our democracy. I hope our Senate colleagues will do the same."
01/13/2021 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors
01/12/2021 Tweet - "In recent days, it has become indisputable that this President is unable to uphold his oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. The devastating bruises on our nation's soul can only begin to heal by removing the weapon used to bludgeon us."
01/12/2021 Calling on Vice President Pence to Convene and Mobilize the Cabinet to Activate Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to Declare President Donald J. Trump Incapable of Executing the Duties of His Office

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