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“This is government's primary function - to keep us safe - and when large percentages in America don't feel safe, they start asking: What am I paying my taxes for? What is government all about?”

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Charles Schumer

Charles Schumer is an American politician currently serving as the senior United States Senator from New York. He has been in office since 1999 and is a member of the Democratic Party. Schumer has been a prominent figure in the Senate, serving as the Majority Leader from 2007 to 2017 and as the Minority Leader from 2017 to 2021. more

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