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The reckoning is here.

I know it’s time to pass the torch.

The United States Constitution guarantees due process. We are witnessing Donald Trump erode our fundamental Constitutional rights in real time.

Dick Durbin has always fought the good fight on behalf of working families, and his integrity shines through in everything he does.

Let's all recognize someone serving us for decades in Washington D.C., representing the state of Illinois with enormous integrity and honor.

Right now the challenges facing our country are historic and unprecedented.

I truly love the job of being a United States senator, but in my heart I know it is time to pass the torch.

The Judiciary Committee must investigate Director Patel's apparent misuse of taxpayer dollars.

The uncertainty is really kind of the killer. Your tariff’s on one day, tariff’s off another.

It’s something I think we all understand is necessary soon.

If I do indeed decide to retire, there are dozens of talented leaders... ready to lead the charge.

I have always encouraged more participation in the democratic process.

Maybe the Democrats should quit wasting so much time in our public schools indoctrinating our children and, instead, teach them real-life skills such as reading, civics, and how to get an ID. Mr. Speaker, I urge the passage of this bill.

I thank the Congresswoman for her remarks. She is absolutely right. Our constituents deserve better. I will talk a little bit about what is at stake. You have heard already my colleagues talk about Medicaid. You have heard them talk about…

I appreciate the comments of Congresswoman Tlaib. The gentlewoman is absolutely right. Our constituents do, in fact, deserve better. As I go back to the district and I look at the emails and the phone calls that are coming through, our…

I take to the floor today to raise the alarm for the people of Illinois' Third Congressional District. Today, I am standing here for the 197,569 people, including 94,806 children and 22,000 seniors, whose Medicaid is at risk of being taken…

At this time, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Van Orden), who is the chief sponsor of the bill.

Imagine if I had done any of this.