Remarks made by Chuck Schumer in 2009 on the topic of immigration have resurfaced, highlighting a significant shift in the Democratic Party's stance on the issue. In 2009, Schumer emphasized the importance of using precise language, arguing that terms like 'undocumented' suggested a lack of seriousness in combating illegal immigration, a stance he articulated as 'illegal immigration is wrong', reflecting the majority of American public opinion at the time. This perspective was echoed by other Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, who recently suggested that Schumer should have used 'undocumented' instead. The change in rhetoric reflects a broader transformation within the Democratic Party, moving towards a more progressive agenda on immigration, criticized by some for aligning with the 'far left progressive agenda' and endangering the country by not adequately addressing illegal immigration.
This is Democrat senate majority leader Chuck Schumer from 2009 talking about how unacceptable illegal immigration is. Now Dems say it’s unacceptable to even use the word illegal. Things everyone said just a few years ago are now considered unacceptable. https://t.co/L8DOUVmSb8
Schumer and Pelosi had it exactly right about calling illegal immigration illegal. Now they change their position to appease the far left progressive agenda. Their actions imperil our country. https://t.co/CrUW1W4Zsb
Democrats really used to want to stop illegal immigration. Here's Chuck Schumer in 2009 telling us all how "illegal immigration is wrong." What changed? https://t.co/nfOy6gBp0o
Chuck Schumer under Obama: "When we use phrases like ‘undocumented’, we convey a message to the American people that their government is not serious about combatting illegal immigration, which the American people overwhelmingly oppose.” - @SenSchumer https://t.co/8zjlcI3X3j
“He should have said undocumented,” former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told CNN. https://t.co/RgU9ZlctQV
Chuck Schumer 2009 Remarks on Immigration Exposes How Insane Dems Have Become on the Issue https://t.co/842e5PNwp0