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Richard Neal: “I started affirmative action in the city of Springfield…”

Featuring: Richard Neal, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 1st Congressional District

MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse

Published August 17, 2020 | Video Starts at 31:39

I couldn't be more hopeful or happy with the question you've asked. My position on these issues precedes my time in Congress. I started affirmative action in the city of Springfield during my time as mayor. I offered set asides for public bidding because I knew how difficult it was for minority contractors to participate. In the 19 mid-80s, I voted to sell the city stocks in South Africa. (31:39–31:44)

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Asserts that Richard Neal initiated affirmative action in Springfield as mayor.

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“I wrote the CARES Act.”
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“31 million Americans are collecting unemployment insurance rate.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 11:22-11:26
“99% of the households in this congressional district have broadband.”
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“The SNAP benefits that the mayor referenced, they were included up by 15% through the CARES Act.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 11:47-11:53
“$1,200,000,000 has come back to this district because of the CARES act.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 38:33-38:38
“I am the only member of Congress that Donald Trump is suing.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 45:56-46:00
“A series of students have stepped forward. They've raised these allegations. They've also said simultaneously they had no contact with my…”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 04:00-04:09
“An investigator has been hired, and a review will shortly be underway.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 04:22-04:28
“My campaign was not part of this action under any circumstances.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 05:21-05:27
“There is no room for homophobia, misogyny or racism in America and or in my campaign.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 06:48-06:55
“I don't even know the names of the students that have stepped forward.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 06:55-06:59
“An investigator has been hired and the review will shortly be underway.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 07:04-07:09
“The CARES act provided loans for 10,400 small businesses.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 08:17-08:22
“In the CARES act, there was $400 million for our hospitals.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 08:31-08:35
“The $600 supplemental [unemployment insurance] that I included in that package.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 08:38-08:43
“Stimulus checks of up to $1,200, $2,400 for joint filers under $2,400 was put into the pockets of those individuals.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 08:44-08:55
“388 members of the House of Representatives voted for the CARES Act.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 09:31-09:36
“Every member of the United States Senate, including Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, voted for the CARES Act.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 09:36-09:42
“10,400 small businesses in the first congressional district have taken loans averaging under $150,000 a year.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 11:27-11:36
“Holyoke Hospital. $12 million were received. $5 million for the Holyoke Health Center.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 12:12-12:20
“The improvements that have come to the Holyoke Public School system have come about because of the receiver.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 18:21-18:26
“We will document 700 public events that I've participated in in the eight years that I've represented this congressional district.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 18:49-18:57
“I have voted for every campaign finance reform piece of legislation that has come down the road in my years.”
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“I'm a sponsor of an amendment that would change the constitutional procurement based upon Citizens United.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 20:10-20:18
“I've supported the DISCLOSE Act.”
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“I raised $13 million for Democratic candidates that have contributed to every single member of the Black Caucus, every single member of the…”
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“I have built a durable extended Democratic majority in the House of Representatives.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 21:19-21:25
“The insurance industry is opposed to my bill.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 23:16-23:19
“The providers, the hospitals, the health care centers, the doctors, the patients [support my bill].”
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“I've been supportive of every campaign finance piece of legislation that has been entertained in Congress.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 24:01-24:07
“30% of the activity at Westover Air Force Base is commercial aircraft.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 27:43-27:48
“Westover is a very important part of America's national defense.”
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“Barnes is a very important part of America's national defense.”
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“Between the companies that you've used as an example and Warren Pumps, they're providing a naval upgrade for the South China Seas.”
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“There weren't many people in the Congress of the United States who voted against the war in Iraq. I was one of them.”
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“I offered set asides for public bidding because I knew how difficult it was for minority contractors to participate.”
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“In the 19 mid-80s, I voted to sell the city stocks in South Africa.”
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“One of the first things I did is becoming chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. We held a hearing on the disparities for women of color…”
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“My staff reflects the diversity that you've described and I'm very proud of that.”
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“During my time as mayor, I addressed the issue of infant mortality in the city of Springfield.”
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“The qualified immunity legislation, which I supported in the bill that was passed through the House of Representatives, addresses some of…”
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“400 additional million dollars came back to this congressional district.”
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“The $1,200 checks that he complains about wouldn't have happened if he were there.”
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“$2,400 for joint filers under $150,000.”
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“The Colonial Theater and new markets tax credits in Pittsfield, the Defense Accounting center in Southbridge.”
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“How about north south rail? How about working now on east west rail, which I think will come to fruition?”
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“The eight largest projects in the city of Holyoke have had my influence, including the emergency room at Holyoke Medical center.”
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“I have participated with tens of thousands of citizens on tele town hall meetings from Springfield, from Pittsfield, and, in fact, from…”
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“This is a case that's going to reverberate throughout American history.”
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“This case is now in front of a federal district court in the city of Washington.”
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“The Supreme Court, in the last month, they have offered two seven to two decisions with Gorsuch and Kavanaugh voting in support of the…”
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“This issue is not moot the day that Donald Trump leaves.”
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“Members of Congress don't order federal judges when to make decisions.”
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“This is, however, about Article 1 of the Constitution that provides congressional oversight.”
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“I intend to pursue this case.”
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“I feel very strongly that we're not only going to prevail in this case, but we're going to uphold the Constitution.”
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“The first thing I did in terms of oversight, Danny, was to bring in Secretary Mnuchin to question him on why he would not turn over those…”
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“You can't take the New York tax case because all of the information would be redacted.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 46:48-46:54
“I voted for the most progressive piece of legislation as it deals with the issues you've described in Washington.”
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“We have put together in Washington the most assertive piece of legislation as it relates to police reform in American history.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 50:42-50:50
“The responsibilities for the administration on a day to day basis, police departments, it rests with local officials.”
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“The incarceration rates in America in our jails overwhelmingly occurred at state and local governance determinations.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 53:20-53:29
“The federal government wasn't responsible for these massive incarceration rates.”
MA First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate: Rep. Richard Neal and Mayor Alex Morse | Uploaded August 17, 2020 | 53:31-53:35
“The decision in the Berkshires was reached with local governing officials.”
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“Local officials are responsibility. They have the responsibility for land use.”
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