Dick Durbin said "if you do not like fighting fires, then do not become a fireman; and if you do not like casting tough votes, then do not run for the U.S. Senate." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 21, 2010

if you do not like fighting fires, then do not become a fireman; and if you do not like casting tough votes, then do not run for the U.S. Senate.

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Durbin emphasizes the responsibility of Senators to face tough votes.

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