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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.
I wish to salute my colleague from California Senator Boxer. The statement she made before I spoke summarized what we face: People say to me are we really going to shut down the Federal Government? Is that what we were elected to come here…
I ask for 3 additional minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, flags across America are being flown at half-mast this morning because of the terrible tragedy which occurred out that door 1\1/2\ miles away yesterday. Men and women who worked for our Department of Defense to keep America…
Madam President, it is one thing for a politician to say he misspoke and another for most ordinary people to say they got it wrong. I made a statement on the floor of the Senate earlier this morning which turns out was not entirely…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Statement Correction
I announce that the Senator from Montana (Mr. Baucus) is necessarily absent. I further announce that, if present and voting, the Senator from Montana (Mr. Baucus) would vote ``aye.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Heitkamp). Are there any…
Mr. President, let's talk for a minute about the Vitter amendment that is on the floor. One-half of all Americans have a common experience. The experience is this: They get health insurance where they work--one-half of all Americans. For…
Mr. President, in a few moments we will recess to gather on the steps of the Capitol. It is an annual event that commemorates 9/ 11. The leaders have spoken to their memories of that day, and I associate myself with their remarks and the…
Mr. President, I listened carefully to the statement made by the Republican Senate leader. He is a member of the loyal opposition and it is no surprise that he is critical of the policies of President Barack Obama. That is the nature of…
Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the situation in Syria and the historic choice facing this Congress and America. I have been deeply concerned about the situation in Syria since March of 2011, when thousands of Syrians from all…
Madam President, I rise to speak about a Federal court ruling handed down yesterday that represents a tremendous victory for consumers and Main Street businesses across America. This ruling has to do with debit card swipe fees. Yesterday…
Mr. President, I am sorry we are ending this session and going home for August with this. This is an attempt to go to a conference committee with the House of Representatives to agree on how much money we as a government will spend next…
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