Dick Durbin: “It costs money over time. It costs benefits over time—the solution becomes more expensive over time.”

You can’t survive in politics unless you’re optimistic. You’ve got to believe that even though you face a setback or you don’t have all the laws you need, that tomorrow will be better.

Transferring immigrants to Guantánamo Bay is simply unlawful, and worse yet, inhumane.

The lack of community involvement and speed with which this project has moved forward raises questions about the role of private interests.

We ask that you immediately provide all committee records that you have withheld, commit to fully complying with Senate Rules XXVI and XXVII going forward, and apologize to Mr. Smith on behalf of the Committee.