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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 25, 2026

The bottom line is this, it’s a solution looking for a problem. It is not a problem. It is against the law for anyone who is not a citizen to vote, and they [Republicans] know it and they pay a price when they are caught.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 25, 2026

It shows me somebody who’s not focused on the American people and the job they’re supposed to do.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 25, 2026

never talks that way when they are in the same room.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 25, 2026

I obviously have a room in his head.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 25, 2026

According to the Board of Trustees, the Social Security Trust Fund will be unable to make full, scheduled payments in 2032.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 25, 2026

I demand the immediate restoration of IMMVI to full capacity, along with a transparent and detailed explanation for why DHS and the VA betrayed their promises to the brave men and women who served our Nation in uniform.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 24, 2026

America is less safe and worse off—and Senate Republicans’ vote today does not wash their hands of the damage already done.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 24, 2026

I am concerned that FEMA will not display the same level of urgency after its refusal to assist the thousands of Illinoisans impacted by severe storms last year.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 24, 2026

Donald Trump promised the American people no more wars and lower costs. Instead, families are suffering through a disastrous war that killed 14 servicemembers, burned through at least $35 billion, drove costs through the roof and…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 24, 2026

Disaster relief is no place to play politics. I urge FEMA and the Trump Administration [to put] aside political differences… and think about the families who have been touched by tornadoes and how desperate they are to get a helping hand.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 24, 2026

Now, after nearly four months of hostilities, after an attack on Iran by the United States without support of any allies beyond Israel, we have reached a point where we have spent billions of dollars, 13 American service members have given…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 24, 2026

This response from the American people’s elected representatives should’ve never taken this long—and it should’ve been unanimous.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 24, 2026

Will this election in November deny to Americans who are legally eligible to vote the opportunity to do so? If so, it is one of the worst days in our constitutional history.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 24, 2026

That’s why I’m cosponsoring legislation entitled John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and I’m proud to lead it with my colleague, Senator Warnock of Georgia.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 24, 2026

Republicans with a historically unpopular President – let me repeat that, a historically unpopular President – don’t think they can win this election without a boost.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 24, 2026

The terms of any nuclear agreement with Iran must come to Congress for review as required by the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act.

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