the name 'Medicare Advantage' is misleading, it isn't part of Medicare at all.
The Republicans have already given $1 trillion to the military.
Yeah, we're going to put sanctions.
for humanitarian reasons

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jan 25, 2025

I announce that the Senator from Maine (Mr. King), the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Merkley), the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Schatz), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Smith), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Warnock), and the Senator from Oregon…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jan 24, 2025

Joni Ernst received so many threats and attacks outright, you know, threatening her, saying that they would primary her all the way through to threats against her own security.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jan 24, 2025

It's a sad day for our nation, I fear for the military. I fear for our national security.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jan 24, 2025

I'm glad there are at least three Republicans who have put the well-being of our nation above themselves.

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Mike Quigley
@mikequigley· Democratic · IL· Jan 23, 2025

Officer Brian Sicknick, Officer Howard Liebengood, Officer Jeffrey Smith, Officer Kyle DeFreytag, and Officer Gunther Hashida. These are the names of the U.S. Capitol Police and D.C. Metropolitan Police who died in the wake of the January…

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Delia Ramirez
@deliaramirez· Democratic · IL· Jan 23, 2025

Today, I rise to honor Rich Kohng, assistant vice president for civic engagement at Illinois Third's own North Park University, for his lifelong commitment to civic justice and civil rights. Rich's parents, Roy and Susan, came to the…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jan 23, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record as follows: S. 229 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jan 23, 2025

as President Trump begins his second term, I am concerned about his immigration policy, pardons for violent insurrectionists of January 6, and the grifters seeping into the White House. In each of these areas, I am prepared to fight with…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jan 23, 2025

the United States continues to face a host of serious challenges around the world that demand serious leaders. This is recognized by members of both political parties, where country rises above party politics. In fact, over the last three…

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Sean Casten
@seancasten· Democratic · IL· Jan 23, 2025

Step right up, and prepare to be amazed. This is an ordinary folder. As you can see, Mr. Speaker, no hidden compartments, and yet inside it is an invisible rabbit. If you like that trick, Mr. Speaker, then you are going to love Donald…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jan 23, 2025

after the Great Fire destroyed much of central London in 1666, the city was rebuilt with even grander and stronger buildings than before. The most majestic building of all in the new London was St. Paul's Cathedral, designed by the great…

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Brad Schneider
@bradschneider· Democratic · IL· Jan 22, 2025

I missed votes today due to a medical emergency, a hemorrhage in my eye, that required me to travel back to Illinois to seek urgent medical attention. Had I been present, I would have voted: NAY on Roll Call No. 20, NO on Roll Call No. 21…

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Delia Ramirez
@deliaramirez· Democratic · IL· Jan 22, 2025

I thank the Congressman for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, it is hard to keep myself composed when I hear people speak their hypocrisies that actually generate profits for them when they talk the way they do and then also use the word…

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Adam Kinzinger
@adamkinzinger· Republican · IL· Jan 22, 2025

The house is starting another Jan 6 committee. I actually look forward to re-litigating this. Let’s do it. 187 minutes of watching people assault cops, then pardoning them. Bring it on Mike

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jan 22, 2025

yesterday, I met with Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to serve as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. We all know the FBI. It plays a critical role in keeping America safe from terrorism, violent crime, and other…

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Adam Kinzinger
@adamkinzinger· Republican · IL· Jan 21, 2025

On the committee, I say this, bring it. I want to be able to talk about this again, because there's so much misinformation out there.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jan 21, 2025

there are certain things we all agree on, I believe. No. 1, our border must be secure, and, No. 2, we should deport any dangerous individuals who are here illegally, period. But the Executive order signed by President Trump last night did…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jan 21, 2025

this is not the first time we have considered this measure on the floor nor the first time I have spoken about it. I want to thank Senator Murray for leading this conversation on a very serious topic. I want to thank Senator Schumer for…

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