Dick Durbin: “Thank you, Chairman Durbin, for holding this important hearing on the financial situation facing the United States…”

Changes of this magnitude with no discernible justification must be scrutinized.

Public executions have no place in a democracy.

These authorities require you to apply economic pressure on Russia and the chief enablers of its war, in particular China, and thereby enhance your negotiating position to bring a swift end to this ruinous conflict.

We ask that you immediately provide all committee records that you have withheld, commit to fully complying with Senate Rules XXVI and XXVII going forward, and apologize to Mr. Smith on behalf of the Committee.