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Dick Durbin: Every single one of us in this room has to obey the law, that is the basics in a democracy like ours. And when it comes…

On the recordJuly 28, 2026
Every single one of us in this room has to obey the law, that is the basics in a democracy like ours. And when it comes to tax crimes, the same applies. Now there is an exception in the eyes of Todd Blanche and that exception is the President of the United States, his family, and his businesses. That is just plain wrong. This man should not be Attorney General.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement against Todd Blanche's nomination.

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