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Dick Durbin: “The blessing of citizenship is one that comes with responsibilities.”

On the recordNovember 10, 2026
The blessing of citizenship is one that comes with responsibilities.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Remarks at a naturalization ceremony

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