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Dick Durbin

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Richard Durbin, commonly known as Dick Durbin, is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Illinois since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held various leadership roles, including Senate Majority Whip. Durbin has been a prominent advocate for issues such as healthcare reform, immigration policy, and gun control. He has also played a significant role in negotiations on budget and appropriations matters in the Senate.

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Feb 16, 2022

how much time do we have remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There are 1 minute 13 seconds.

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Feb 16, 2022

that last admission by the Senator from Arkansas tells the whole story. He doesn't even know why the Department is turning down representation of 1 person out of 74. They have agreed to represent 70 of these U.S. marshal employees, and…

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Feb 16, 2022

I rise today to speak about the critical role played by U.S. attorneys and U.S. marshals in keeping America safe. Law enforcement is a team effort, and we need officials at the Federal, State, and local levels working together to stop…

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Feb 15, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3654 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Feb 15, 2022

I want to take a moment to say a special word of thanks to a former member of my staff who has meant a lot to me and has performed great service in my office. Corey Tellez was part manager and part legislative magician. She was also my…

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Feb 14, 2022

I have come to the floor of the Senate many times over the last several years to discuss an aspect of higher education only few people even know exists. The so-called for-profit colleges. This disgraceful industry enrolls 8 percent of all…

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Feb 14, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. For-Profit Colleges And Universities

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Feb 13, 2022

The only good news is that diplomatic exchange continues. Putin today, I guess indicated that he wanted it to continue. I'm looking for any positive news and I think that's positive.

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Feb 10, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3638 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Feb 10, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 510, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

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Feb 10, 2022

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 3:31 p.m., stands adjourned until Monday, February 14, 2022, at 3…

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Feb 10, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 3 p.m., Monday, February 14; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

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Feb 10, 2022

this body is at its best when we come together to support our most vulnerable neighbors. Today, and in the coming days, we have a chance to do just that. The Senate will be considering two pieces of legislation that will provide vital…

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Feb 10, 2022

I have listened carefully to the remarks of my friend and colleague, Senator Sanders of Vermont. I read his published article in the Guardian newspaper yesterday, and it paralleled many of the things which he said on the floor today. We…

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Feb 10, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Cortez Masto). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Feb 10, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Cortez Masto). Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Feb 10, 2022

I ask unanimous consent to print the following letter in the Congressional Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Committee on the Judiciary, Washington, DC. To the…

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Feb 10, 2022

I have 6 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Feb 10, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 69, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The…

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Feb 10, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 467. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title…

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Feb 10, 2022

For the information of Senators, we expect to have one rollcall vote at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. ____________________

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Feb 10, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that pursuant to the resolution of the Senate of January 24, 1901, the traditional reading of Washington's Farewell Address take place on Monday, February 28, following the prayer and pledge; further, that Senator…

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Feb 10, 2022

I would only disagree in this respect: I believe Ukraine has been a victim of Russian aggression for a long period of time. The leader Yanukovych who was deposed in Ukraine when the Maidan demonstrations took place was clearly a servant…

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Feb 10, 2022

It is a legitimate historic question. But if you are saying that in the name of the Monroe Doctrine, to protect ourselves in this hemisphere we have done things which we are not proud of today, interfering with the sovereignty of…

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Feb 10, 2022

And I thank you for it. And I just want to close by saying that there is a--I see the Senator is waiting to speak. I close by saying that I hope very soon, in the next couple of weeks, to make a trip to Poland and to the Baltics. And I…

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