On the recordMay 16, 2023
In fact, the Senate was not created for that purpose but just the opposite: slow things down, take a harder look at it, don't react to public sentiment, make sure you're doing the right thing.
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Durbin emphasizes the Senate's role in careful deliberation rather than reacting to public opinion.
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