Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 30, 2011
She limits it to that case. If I could make one response and then I will give the floor to the Senator. This is clearly an important constitutional question and one where there is real disagreement among the Members on the floor. I think it is one that frankly we should not be taking up in a Defense authorization bill but ought to be considered in a much broader context because it engages us at many levels in terms of constitutional protections.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
Source
govinfo.gov
Nov 30, 2011

Share

More from Dick Durbin

Aug 24, 2026

“The highest court in the land shouldn’t have the lowest ethical standards. Public trust in the Supreme Court remains near historic lows, and every story of a luxury gift or questionable failure to recuse contributes to it. The American…

murphy.senate.gov
Aug 26, 2026

I want to recognize the incredible partnership that made this possible: Stone Community Development Corporation, Lurie Children’s, Thresholds, and Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 21, 2026

Today’s news is devastating for the 2,500 skilled union workers impacted by the closure of the Tyson plant in Joslin, especially at a time when American families are struggling with the rising cost of living.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 20, 2026

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

durbin.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation