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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

As we celebrate our country’s 250th year of independence, we must join together in support of free and fair elections and condemn any attempts by this President or otherwise to undermine our democracy before it’s too late.

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

The safety of our skies would not be possible if not for the dedicated air traffic controllers who are too often overworked, understaffed and forced to use antiquated equipment.

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

In a time where every month seems to bring a new chilling runway incursion, near-miss or collision, I urge air carriers to listen to the pilots and air traffic controllers and do their part to ensure a safer, more resilient national…

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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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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 23, 2026

It’s the biggest payout without any conditions on a long-time adversary who wishes America harm.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 23, 2026

And what did the American people get in return for all the economic pain their President promised would pay off? Nothing. We are less safe, less secure and worse off than before.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 23, 2026

This disastrous, incompetent deal is full of concessions and forfeits every single goal Trump threw at us to justify a war that has cost 14 servicemembers’ lives, burned through at least $35 billion and ran our economy into the ground.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 23, 2026

It allows Iran to keep its nuclear program and continue arming terrorist proxies in the region.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 23, 2026

This outcome is what happens when our nation’s leaders prioritize bombs over diplomacy. It’s one of the worst deals ever made—and I’ll use every tool at my disposal to ensure not another cent goes toward Trump’s failed war.

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Brandon Johnson
@brandonjohnson· Democratic · IL· Jun 23, 2026

Since declaring a Transfemicide State of Emergency, our administration has strengthened the City’s capacity to support LGBTQ+ Chicagoans.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 23, 2026

For over 100 days, an ‘end’ to this illegal and expensive war is all anyone has asked for. But there can be no other interpretation: Iran won, Trump caved and the American people lost.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 22, 2026

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 22, 2026

I thought this was the South Side of Chicago.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 22, 2026

While we are non-partisan, we are not value-neutral. We have a point of view.

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Brandon Johnson
@brandonjohnson· Democratic · IL· Jun 22, 2026

What should have been a night of celebration and community reflection for Juneteenth was shattered by a horrific act of violence.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 21, 2026

Of course, we did not accomplish everything we set out to do. No administration does. Some of the exhibits reflect unfinished business, in some cases, my own shortcomings and mistakes, in some cases because - as a sign I kept on the…

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