At Global Citizens Concert, Schumer Calls for Defeating TrumpCare, Trump Budget

‘We are going to continue to have the stue of liberty be our symbol, not that damned wall’

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SCHUMER: "We know the world is a better place when we stand up for the ideals that make America America. We are all entitled. We are all entitled to liberty, justice and equality under the law. We welcome the world's tired and poor and huddled masses to our shores. We are a stronger country when we pledge to fight disease and poverty, not only within our borders but beyond them. So I was shocked, outraged, when the White House proposed major cuts to the international affairs budget this year. Foreign aid has improved countless lives in every corner of the world. It's reduced deaths caused by malaria and childbirth. It's increased literacy rates by millions. Millions of kids go to school because of what you have done. Almost 20,000 of you tweeted at me to show your support for this work. And we are going to continue to have the stue of liberty be our symbol, not that damned wall."
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
"So let's keep fighting for those who need our help the most. Let us make sure that the foreign aid budget is increased and let's make sure that we beat trumpcare this week and keep health care for millions of Americans!"
[ Cheers and applause ]

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