Adam Schiff

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

The Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, but it did not end slavery immediately. It was only on this day in 1865, a full two years later, that African Americans enslaved in Texas were, at last, freed and slavery was eradicated. https://t.co/0w3ulvKUf6 — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Today is Juneteenth. It should be a national holiday. Just as Americans learn the history of July 4, understanding and celebrating Juneteenth is a critical part of American history. So I wanted to share a few facts and resources today to do my small part: — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

We all know Donald Trump is unfit for office. Bolton's book just reinforces Trump's clear pattern of misconduct: Trump will always put himself above the national interest. But America deserved to hear this information at trial, not in a book. https://t.co/iTe29tgOUH — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Another Supreme Court decision worth celebrating (and I don’t say that very often): The Trump Administration's decision to rescind DACA protections was cruel and callous — and now it is illegal. DREAMers are Americans. It’s time to pass the DREAM Act to make it official. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Notwithstanding Bolton’s unconscionable delay, his allegations are serious. They again demonstrate that Trump's impeachable conduct with Ukraine was part of a clear pattern: Seeking personal political benefit from foreign powers. History will judge Republicans. Harshly. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Bolton’s staff were asked to testify before the House to Trump’s abuses, and did. They had a lot to lose and showed real courage. When Bolton was asked, he refused, and said he’d sue if subpoenaed. Instead, he saved it for a book. Bolton may be an author, but he’s no patriot. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Read more about our @HouseIntel bill introduced with @jahimes, @RepTerriSewell, @RepAndreCarson, @RepSpeier, @RepMikeQuigley, @RepSwalwell, @JoaquinCastrotx, @RepDennyHeck, @PeterWelch, @RepSeanMaloney, @RepValDemings, and @CongressmanRaja here: https://t.co/D4giJe9XfL — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

COVID-19 has taken more than 115,000 American lives and infected over 2 million more. This isn’t the first pandemic to hit us, nor will it be the last. That’s why all @HouseIntel Democrats are introducing a bill requiring a National Intelligence Estimate. We need to be prepared: https://t.co/YNpc4xlH3L — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

The Supreme Court just ruled LGBTQ Americans are protected from employment discrimination by the Civil Rights Act. This is a huge step for equality for gay and trans Americans, one that affirms they receive full protection under the law. THIS is how we celebrate Pride Month! — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Peaceful protests in Los Angeles and across America continue to demand justice for George Floyd and so many other Black Americans who have died at the hands of police. We must all work to dismantle systemic racism, and build a more just and equitable nation. Black Lives Matter. https://t.co/YOG2cFA3V5 — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Today is the 4th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. It’s Pride. We’re in the middle of a pandemic. And the Trump Administration just erased rules to protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination. Once again the callousness, cruelty and division are by design. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Coronavirus exposed injustices in our society and made them worse, From health outcomes to food insecurity, from access to capital for small businesses, to the educational divide. As we look to recovery, going "back to normal" is not good enough. We must build back better. https://t.co/7GQ0okk6zQ — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

In the midst of a pandemic, mass unemployment, and peaceful protest, Trump again demonstrates his unfitness for office. He has no empathy, no decency. His words and deeds do nothing but stoke more division and anger. We would all be better off if he just stayed in his bunker. https://t.co/aKivfXCwY6 — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Almost 115,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Millions are demanding justice and an end police brutality. And Mitch McConnell still hasn’t acted on the Heroes Act. So what’s the Senate doing? Targeting Trump’s “enemies list” with baseless subpoenas. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

In February, we tried Trump for abusing the power of his office. He's as lawless and corrupt as ever. An immoral man will never find his way. But it's not too late for those who enabled his destruction of all we hold dear. Now is the time to speak out. https://t.co/xeGqlfO9Bg — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Voter disenfranchisement has been a GOP strategy for decades. Mitch McConnell wants people to wait in long lines, and choose their health or their vote. Well, not everyone— just those in poorer communities. For him, it’s not a flaw. It’s a feature. And it must not succeed. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

As we confront the terrible reality of police brutality, we can’t forget that systemic racism stalks Black Americans in other walks of life as well, including health care. I’m working on a bill to address these disparities. Equality in health care is a moral imperative. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

In his brief in the Flynn case, Judge Gleeson urges the court to reject “corrupt, politically motivated dismissals,” and finds “this is what has happened.” He’s right. Dismissal is sought by Barr’s handpicked prosecutor to protect a Trump crony. Flynn should be sentenced. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Every American should listen to Philonise Floyd’s anguish over his brother’s murder at the hands of police: "If his death ends up changing the world for the better – and I think it will, I think it has – then he died as he lived.” He’s asking us to “make it stop.” And we must. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

The Justice in Policing Act is a bold police accountability bill to: ☑️Hold police officers and departments responsible. ☑️Make structural changes to our justice system. ☑️Eliminate qualified immunity. Much work remains to be done. But I'm proud to support this bill. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Those marching for justice represent the best of America: Protesting peacefully. Speaking truth to power. We knelt together for 8 minutes, 46 seconds. The time George Floyd spent struggling to breathe in his last moments. An unconscionable eternity. Black Lives Matter. https://t.co/KpghGILGLT — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Black Lives Matter. The murder of George Floyd once again displays the harsh reality of racial bias and police brutality that black Americans confront in our country. As millions take to the streets to demand justice, I had some reflections I wanted to share: https://t.co/9bVGoVYOVT — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Today should be Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday. But instead, we are honoring her memory. Because she was murdered by police in her own home. No officers have been charged. The Taylor family deserves justice, too. Breonna’s life mattered. Black lives matter. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Russia interfered in our election in 2016. And they continue to interfere. Google’s announcement today tells us they are not the only foreign power to target U.S. campaigns. We must ALL be on guard to protect the 2020 elections. Americans must decide American elections. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

More alternative facts. More truth isn’t truth: It was a bunker “inspection.” Gas wasn’t used. Antifa is the issue. Trump continues to gaslight Americans, begging the question: Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes? We know the truth, and the truth matters. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

We can’t bring back a life lost. We can’t end the grief for George Floyd’s family. But these charges do send a message: Police must not be above the law. Those who use excessive force must be held accountable. Black lives must matter. And the work of justice must continue. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Journalists are being assaulted, tear gassed, detained, and arrested. On American soil. Black reporters are even more at risk. A free press is essential to any democracy, and reporters need to do their jobs safely. The press are not the enemy – unless you fear the truth. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

We must condemn police brutality. End the discriminatory and excessive use of force. Insist on accountability of individual officers and entire departments. That's why I'm cosponsoring @RepPressley's resolution. More must be done, but this is a start. Black Lives Matter. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

When a president is fearful and flailing, Lacks the capacity to lead and to unify, Turns the American military against its own citizens, And tear gasses peaceful protestors to make way for a photo op, We must do what he cannot: Bring people together, and fix a broken system. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

The ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood is rooted in bias, not science. Given blood shortages and demand for plasma for COVID-19 therapies, the ban is even more misguided. I introduced a resolution calling on @FDA to create new, nondiscriminatory blood donation policies. https://t.co/4JB9WuOaap — PolitiTweet.org