Political Quotes

Dick Durbin: “I agree completely. When Senator Feingold offered his amendment that said anyone with an estate over $100 million a year…”

On the recordJuly 18, 2000
I agree completely. When Senator Feingold offered his amendment that said anyone with an estate over $100 million a year will have to pay estate taxes, it was rejected by the Republicans. To think people that wealthy should not pay their taxes, while many seniors have to choose between filling their prescription drug prescriptions or filling their refrigerators with food, I think tells the difference between the two parties when it comes to helping America.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the rejection of an estate tax amendment during a debate.

Share

More from Dick Durbin

Oct 14, 2026

These changes threaten to undermine the work of the FBI and pose a grave risk to the Bureau’s integrity.

durbin.senate.gov
Oct 13, 2026

You can’t survive in politics unless you’re optimistic. You’ve got to believe that even though you face a setback or you don’t have all the laws you need, that tomorrow will be better.

rollcall.com
Oct 10, 2026

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

cbsnews.com
Oct 14, 2026

For decades, America has stood as the bastion of freedom against tyranny, and American presidents have embodied our nation’s resistance to tyrants. Putin is a tyrant.

durbin.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation