Democrats are committed to mapping a new direction in Iraq, and we will work with the President and the new Defense Secretary to ensure that the will of the American people guides our future actions. Jim Clyburn actionamericancommit Change image and share on social
Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing needs. Jim Clyburn balancecitizenearth Change image and share on social
The president and Republicans in Congress have repeatedly promised to revisit Social Security privatization after November. But Americans have already said, loud and clear, that they don't want Social Security to be privatized or dismantled. Jim Clyburn americanclearcongress share on social
But reducing harmful emissions, abating our dependence on foreign oil and developing alternative renewable energy sources have benefits that go beyond environmental health, they improve personal health, enhance national security and encourage our nation's economic viability. Jim Clyburn abatealternativebenefit share on social
Our top priority is our troops, who are making the extraordinary effort to fulfill the mission they have been given. Democrats will work with this Administration to better define that mission and a realistic expectation of success in Iraq. Jim Clyburn administrationdefinedemocrat share on social
Democrats have laid out a program that, if adopted, would make us independent of Middle Eastern oil in ten years, and create a new economy especially for those in rural America. Our program invests in clean energy alternatives and provides energy assistance for those in need. Jim Clyburn adoptalternativeamerica share on social
Democrats believe we must have comprehensive health care reform that includes giving the federal government authority to negotiate lower prices with drug companies. Jim Clyburn authoritycarecompany Change image and share on social
I have always abhorred the word 'racism.' I never use it. Jim Clyburn abhorracismword Change image and share on social
I believe the American people spoke loud and clear to the Bush Administration in yesterday's election that they disapprove of the current direction in the war in Iraq. As a result, the President wasted no time in dumping Secretary Rumsfeld. Jim Clyburn administrationamericanbush share on social
Last week in the Homeland Security Committee, Republicans were against port security; and today, one week after Democrats unveiled our Real Security Agenda, they're for it. Jim Clyburn agendumcommitteedemocrat Change image and share on social