On the recordOctober 7, 2026
In our positions, we serve as the lungs of democracy—the decisions we make, in the courtroom and on the Senate Floor, affect how Americans experience justice.
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durbin.senate.govDick Durbin: “In our positions, we serve as the lungs of democracy—the decisions we make, in the courtroom and on the Senate Floor…”
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Durbin's acceptance speech at the award ceremony.
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