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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.
Mr. President, 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. 1884 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
I thank the Senator from Colorado for his strong statement and totally support his position. This change in the Defense authorization bill goes beyond a military decision. It goes to the fundamental questions of principles of our…
Senator McCain, of course, as the ranking member, will have ample opportunity to express his point of view. What I am asking the Senator from Colorado is this: Taking into consideration the language that is now being presented in this…
I am going to. I would say to the Senator from Arizona, I think it is important we take some time on this important issue. Mr. McCAIN. I would say it is important that all voices be heard.
If the Senator from Arizona will forgive me, I would ask one more question through the Chair. The question goes back to the point the Senator made: Section 1031, as I understand it, would be a departure from current law and would say that…
No. It is not pending. Mr. McCAIN. It is too bad. Let me just say to the Senator from Illinois, this is an important issue, and I understand how important it is to him. But this legislation has a lot to do with defending this country. For…
Mr. President, I don't know--I now have the floor, so I will proceed. First, let me thank the Senator from Arizona. We have served together in the House and in the Senate. I respect him very much. I certainly have the highest respect, as…
I will yield after I complete my point. I believe most of us feel if someone is charged with terrorism--an American citizen--that normally they would be subjected to constitutional protections and rights as American citizens. For those who…
I say to the Senator from South Carolina, I yielded for a question. The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is correct.
Let me just say to my colleague, whom I respect and count as a friend, the critical difference between the Senator from Michigan and the Senator from South Carolina is this: The Hamdi case involved an American citizen, part of the Taliban…
I have the greatest respect for the Senator and the administration, but I think I am also entitled to my own conclusion.
Not being a member of the committee, I did not follow it as closely as the Senator did. I respect him very much and take his word.
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