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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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Jun 26, 2026

So, as we gather today to mark 250 years of American democracy, let’s be honest about who we were and where we are.

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Jun 26, 2026

Everyone deserves to live with dignity—a belief that was upheld by the Supreme Court in the 1999 Olmstead decision.

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Jun 26, 2026

Despite the President’s tariffs wars and reshaping of U.S. foreign policy, we will maintain a strong partnership with our Australian friends.

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Jun 26, 2026

Mr. Blanche has treated the Justice Department like a criminal defense firm whose sole client is President Trump.

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Jun 25, 2026

“I am concerned that FEMA will not display the same level of urgency after its refusal to assist the thousands of Illinoisans impacted by severe storms last year. Disaster relief is no place to play politics. I urge FEMA and the Trump…

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Jun 25, 2026

The bottom line is this, it’s a solution looking for a problem. It is not a problem. It is against the law for anyone who is not a citizen to vote, and they [Republicans] know it and they pay a price when they are caught.

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Jun 25, 2026

This is a matter of simple American fairness and justice.

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Jun 25, 2026

According to the Board of Trustees, the Social Security Trust Fund will be unable to make full, scheduled payments in 2032.

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Jun 25, 2026

The American people deserve an immigration system free of corruption, that is lawful, orderly, humane, and accountable.

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Jun 24, 2026

As we celebrate our country’s 250th year of independence, we must join together in support of free and fair elections and condemn any attempts by this President or otherwise to undermine our democracy before it’s too late.

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Jun 24, 2026

Republicans with a historically unpopular President – let me repeat that, a historically unpopular President – don’t think they can win this election without a boost.

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Jun 24, 2026

I am concerned that FEMA will not display the same level of urgency after its refusal to assist the thousands of Illinoisans impacted by severe storms last year.

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Jun 24, 2026

Disaster relief is no place to play politics. I urge FEMA and the Trump Administration [to put] aside political differences… and think about the families who have been touched by tornadoes and how desperate they are to get a helping hand.

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Jun 24, 2026

The deaths of Mr. [Mamuka] Artmeladze and the 49 others who have died in ICE custody must be understood in the context of this Administration’s deliberate policy choices.

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Jun 24, 2026

That’s why I’m cosponsoring legislation entitled John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and I’m proud to lead it with my colleague, Senator Warnock of Georgia.

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Jun 24, 2026

Now, after nearly four months of hostilities, after an attack on Iran by the United States without support of any allies beyond Israel, we have reached a point where we have spent billions of dollars, 13 American service members have given…

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Jun 24, 2026

The terms of any nuclear agreement with Iran must come to Congress for review as required by the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act.

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Jun 24, 2026

It’s a lot easier to start a war than it is to end one. We should not be risking any further American lives and taxpayer dollars on this unnecessary, unconstitutional war.

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Jun 24, 2026

Will this election in November deny to Americans who are legally eligible to vote the opportunity to do so? If so, it is one of the worst days in our constitutional history.

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Jun 20, 2026

I urge President Trump to raise their cases with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his current visit to China.

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Jun 19, 2026

ICE custody should provide safer, less restrictive, and more normalized conditions, including adequate medical and mental health care, safe and sanitary houses, limits on force and segregation, outdoor recreation, and restrictions no…

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Jun 19, 2026

I think when it comes to the development of nuclear weapons, the language is the same.

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Jun 19, 2026

The facts, history, and law affirm that the hostilities that began on February 28 are active and ongoing, in violation of international law and the War Powers Resolution of 1973.

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Jun 19, 2026

Coal ash poses a serious threat to human health and the environment, which Congress has required EPA to protect under RCRA before contamination occurs.

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Jun 19, 2026

We write in strong opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed revisions to existing federal regulations that protect our communities from toxic coal combustion residuals (CCR), or coal ash, in landfills and…

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