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Dick Durbin: “Unfortunately, it appears our Republican colleagues, who I thought learned a lesson from last Tuesday’s election, did…”

On the recordNovember 11, 2026
Unfortunately, it appears our Republican colleagues, who I thought learned a lesson from last Tuesday’s election, did not get the message…
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Commenting on Republican actions post-election.

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