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Dick Durbin: “Justice Stevens taught me that government has the duty to treat every person fairly.”

On the recordOctober 21, 2026
Justice Stevens taught me that government has the duty to treat every person fairly.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin reflects on Justice Stevens' influence during his speech.

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