Political Quotes

On the recordApril 21, 2004
Last week, Secretary Rumsfeld, after some extensive questioning, finally conceded that the situation in Iraq is worse today than he thought it would be.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
Source
congress.gov
Apr 21, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Durbin references Rumsfeld's admission about the worsening situation in Iraq.

Share

More from Dick Durbin

Aug 18, 2026

Simply put, no president has the authority to unilaterally demolish and remodel the country’s White House in such a significant manner without congressional approval.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 20, 2026

For all of these reasons, ATF should withdraw this rule.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 21, 2026

The American Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis in the U.S. last month for just the second time ever, which has impacted patients’ ability to be treated for illnesses or undergo surgery.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 26, 2026

I secured $1 million in federal funding for Lurie Children’s to help create this community health clinic in Austin and now, that investment comes to life.

durbin.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation