Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 17, 2026
You told me yesterday you want to be Attorney General because you love DOJ and you love prosecutors. But you have removed from the Department some of the most effective prosecutors that have ever served our government [for the President’s personal benefit]—purging career law-enforcement officials who won’t prioritize President Trump’s interests over their oath to the Constitution.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Opening statement in Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Share

More from Dick Durbin

Jul 17, 2026

I don’t think his name should be called on the floor of the United States Senate until he meets with you. That is not too much to ask.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 16, 2026

The PROMISE Act finally creates a pathway for those ideas to receive the consideration they deserve.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 16, 2026

It’s hard to explain to the American people that no one is above the law when that type of document was signed by you, forever discharging that family and that president from any liability for violating tax laws.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 16, 2026

It’s clear that Mr. Blanche has never stopped being President Trump’s personal attorney, and I pushed him on his role in the botched release of the Epstein Files, the MAGA slush fund for cop beaters, the Trump-IRS sweetheart deal, and his…

durbin.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation