Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 15, 2009
It seems to me that if a school is heavily voucher school, it would merit more investigation and oversight.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin emphasizes the need for oversight in schools with many voucher students.

Share

More from Dick Durbin

Aug 21, 2026

Today’s news is devastating for the 2,500 skilled union workers impacted by the closure of the Tyson plant in Joslin, especially at a time when American families are struggling with the rising cost of living.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 19, 2026

I have threatened some of these for-profit schools as a way of getting them to drop the loans that they were enforcing on these students, because I know what happens in the end.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 20, 2026

Sadly, for our nation, Todd Blanche is not that person.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 18, 2026

The Trump administration has not provided transparency into the use of federal funds for the East Wing project, and they have limited congressional oversight, meaningful public input, and adherence to established federal processes.

durbin.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation