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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

I fear the President’s foreign policy positions and past comments on NATO have damaged our longstanding transatlantic relationship.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

President Trump’s politically motivated criminal investigation of Lisa Cook, without cause, is all about his abuse of power and intimidation tactics.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

Putin is at his weakest position in years and real sustained pressure can finally bring this war to a close.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

And thank you to the Excel Center for their work and commitment to Illinois’ first adult high school. This school was built on a simple but important idea: that it’s never too late to invest in someone’s potential and give them a real…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

While today’s ruling is a temporary win, we know the President will not concede and only ramp up his attacks.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

To preserve the right to vote for every eligible American, Congress must take action to protect this precious right, including passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore and strengthen the protections of the Voting…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

Congress cannot allow Donald Trump—or any President—to politicize our Armed Forces for their own gain and turn our servicemembers against their fellow Americans.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

Investing in our public health departments is essential to keeping Illinois communities healthy, prepared and resilient,"

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

It has been my honor to be your partner in the fight for human rights and dignity.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

It was great to visit Chestnut Health Systems Dental Clinic in Bloomington—one of the clinics helping to expand access to quality, affordable dental care for Illinoisans.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

That is why days like today are so important—to give voice to the innocent, begin the process of healing, and make the solemn promise ‘never again.’

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

Deploying the military into U.S. cities, especially without the request or consent of elected leaders, is a clear violation of the law by any president.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

The United States failed to act and prevent the Rwandan genocide—and during my stay, I reflected on how we, as a nation, could strive to never make that same mistake again.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

Now, this President can fire whomever he perceives as his enemy at these agencies without so much as citing cause.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

Today, the number of Americans experiencing hunger is higher than it was during the worst point of the pandemic. Our communities are relying on our food banks even more.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

Sadly, the United States today is making the same mistakes that it did in Rwanda, turning away rather than turning towards.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

While today’s Supreme Court ruling was a victory, voting rights are still under attack.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2026

This ruling is an affront to good governance and the point of ‘independent’ federal agencies in the first place.

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