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@RepJohnConyers

Representing Michigan's 13th Congressional District. | Korean War Vet | I stand for ✌🏽. | RM of | RTs ≠ Endorsements |

Detroit/Washington D.C.
Joined April 2010

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  1. I am grateful to my colleagues who have called for due process before weighing judgment. I would urge them to continue to do so for any Member accused of wrongdoing. Basic fairness requires no less.

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  2. I’ll never allow that legacy – a legacy I owe to my father John Conyers, Sr., who integrated labor unions, or my two amazing sons John III & Carl and my loving wife Monica, and the extraordinary people of Detroit – to be cast aside, or these causes to be in any way diminished.

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  3. I am proud and fortunate to be part of a legacy of more than 50 years of fighting for civil rights and making our country more equitable and just.

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  4. I cannot in good conscience allow these charges to undermine my colleagues in the Democratic Caucus, and my friends on both sides of the aisle in the Judiciary Committee and the House of Representatives.

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  5. But I have come to believe that my presence as Ranking Member on the Committee would not serve these efforts while the Ethics Committee investigation is pending.

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  6. These challenges could not be more pressing in the face of an Administration that cares little for the rule of law and a President whose actions and conduct cheapens our discourse every day.

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  7. To be clear, I would like very much to remain as Ranking Member. There is still much work to be done on core concerns like securing civil rights, enacting meaningful criminal justice reform, and protecting access to the ballot box.

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  8. I deny these allegations, many of which were raised by documents reportedly paid for by a partisan alt-right blogger. I very much look forward to vindicating myself and my family before the House Committee on Ethics.

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  9. After careful consideration and in light of the attention drawn by recent allegations made against me, I have notified the Democratic Leader of my request to step aside as Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee during the investigation of these matters.

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  11. Folks, this is the same policy that was strictly enforced, at the request of throughout President ’s eight years in office.

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  12. Happening tomorrow! My annual Veterans Resource Fair. Come join to get valuable information on housing, employment, and other government assistance programs. 11am at Piquette Square. More details here:

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  13. Hello everyone. I'm hosting a Veterans Resource Fair this Saturday, November 18, 11:00AM at Piquette Square. Please join me and spread the word:

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  14. If you have student loans, you’ve benefited from an interest break. is cutting that because to give ’s kids a tax cut.

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  15. I will be calling on the US to investigate why is still in a Chinese jail. We must do everything in our power to bring this American home.

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  16. 16 Nov 2017

    When the explodes the deficit, will call for spending cuts to critical initiatives (e.g. , TANF, Pell Grants, CDBG) that the poor and underserved communities depend on. I'm voting "NO."

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  17. The keep spewing about its . They just want to give a tax break to the companies that are sending American jobs overseas. How does this help folks at home? How does it help American families? How does it grow American jobs?

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  18. FACT: 36 MILLION middle class families would see their taxes go up under the . , you simply can’t call a tax bill that is nearly 50% giveaways to the top 1 percent “pro-Middle Class.” That sounds like to me.

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  19. , No Unconstitutional Strike on Act, w over 70 bipartisan cosponsors in the House & Senate, would underscore the longstanding Constitutional principle of Congress’ sole power to declare war & authorize preemptive military action. I urge its passage w/o delay.

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  20. Finally, must publicly acknowledge that he is constitutionally-barred from launching a preemptive war without Congressional approval. Acknowledging this reality will reduce tensions and provide momentum for diplomatic efforts.

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