“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJuly 16, 2026
This is alarming—and it is a call to arms for Congress.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Editor's note · Context

Durbin emphasizes urgency regarding Social Security's finances.

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