Dick Durbin said "I can't think of a more awesome responsibility that a Member of Congress faces than to consider the authorization of this type of military action." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 30, 2011

I can't think of a more awesome responsibility that a Member of Congress faces than to consider the authorization of this type of military action.

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Dick Durbin

Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin emphasizes the serious responsibility of Congress in authorizing military action.

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