Dick Durbin: “I think America would be a better Nation if both political parties…”

On the recordApril 11, 2011

I think America would be a better Nation if both political parties declared a truce on this fundraising run-up.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin advocates for shorter, cheaper campaigns and transparency in fundraising.

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Dick Durbin: “I think America would be a better Nation if both political parties declared a truce on this fundraising run-up.”