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On the recordFebruary 14, 2002
If you accept the premise of the bill you brought to us that this is an incontrovertible constitutional right, think about what you have just said. Is this really equal justice under the law, that we have a slot machine culture when it comes to voting? If you happen to be in the right jurisdiction with the right machine, we will correct your mistakes; but if you happen to be one of those poor people with a 40-year-old punchcard system, good luck. If your vote doesn't count, try it again in 2 or 4 years from now.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing voting rights and the disparities in voting systems during Senate debate.

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