Certainly. I say to the Senator, that is the argument that has been made on the other side, that the people should be allowed to speak on the issue, and if that is the case, in Nevada, Illinois, or wherever it might be, then honoring that decision would seem to be consistent with the establishment of all America.
Dick Durbin: “Certainly. I say to the Senator, that is the argument that has been made on the other side, that the people should be…”
On the recordJuly 13, 2004
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Discussing the importance of allowing public input on issues.
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