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On the recordJuly 3, 2026
“Pride Month is a time to celebrate and remember all the activists and trailblazers who have fought for LGBTQ+ rights and the progress we have made. But the fight is far from over. I'm proud to reaffirm my commitment to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans,”
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Commenting on the significance of Pride Month and ongoing struggles.

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