Political Quotes

Dick Durbin: Gun violence is the number one killer of young people in this country. That’s right—not cancer or car accidents—guns.

On the recordJune 10, 2026
Gun violence is the number one killer of young people in this country. That’s right—not cancer or car accidents—guns.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Addressing gun violence statistics

Share

More from Dick Durbin

Aug 17, 2026

We want to be clear: Democrats and Republicans did not work together to appropriate funds for AHRQ as a gentle suggestion for the Department to follow at their discretion or leisure.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 22, 2026

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

duckworth.senate.gov
Sep 2, 2026

Illinois relies on rail to push our economy forward and to ensure statewide connectivity, but we’ve been missing a critical route between Chicago and the Quad Cities.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 21, 2026

Timely access to blood can be the difference between life and death, especially in a medical emergency.

durbin.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation