Dick Durbin: “Let me say at the outset that I offer my condolences to the families…”

On the recordMay 23, 2017

Let me say at the outset that I offer my condolences to the families and friends of those who were killed or injured in last night's despicable attack at a concert in Manchester, England. Details are still coming in, but this looks like an act of terror in the heart of one of our key European allies. America is joining with the people of Great Britain in expressing our sorrow and sadness over the loss of these lives and the injuries that were sustained. ____________________

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Dick Durbin

Democratic · Illinois

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May 23, 2017

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