Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
You have suggested... that the President has the authority to refuse to enforce a law such as the Affordable Care Act.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin raises concerns about Kavanaugh's views on presidential authority.

Share

More from Dick Durbin

Aug 22, 2026

Today’s announcement means that we can see that growth sooner rather than later.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 24, 2026

“The highest court in the land shouldn’t have the lowest ethical standards. Public trust in the Supreme Court remains near historic lows, and every story of a luxury gift or questionable failure to recuse contributes to it. The American…

murphy.senate.gov
Aug 27, 2026

What I witnessed today illustrated President Trump and Stephen Miller’s ruthless agenda: they will go so far with their cruel immigration operation to target terrified children, forcing them to articulate their fears in front of a judge…

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 26, 2026

I secured $1 million in federal funding for Lurie Children’s to help create this community health clinic in Austin and now, that investment comes to life.

durbin.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation