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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, this is a historic weekend in Washington, and I think those who are visiting the Capitol and following the proceedings understand the gravity of the decisions that lie before us. On August 2, our debt ceiling expires. That…
I have one further question. In terms of the impact on our Nation, as the Secretary of the Treasury has told the leader, can he give us, for the record, an idea of what we face if the Republicans in the House continue to delay and hold to…
During the period of time we were waiting yesterday for a decision by the House of Representatives, which they still didn't come to--during that period of time, we had an opportunity to have many personal conversations among…
Mr. President, if the minority leader doesn't mind, I would like to ask the majority leader a question. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Illinois.
Mr. President, ``Level the Playing Field.'' When I ask small business owners what they would like the Federal Government to do to help them thrive, the answer I most frequently hear is, ``level the playing field.'' It may be a cliche, but…
Mr. President, today I am introducing the ``Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act'' with my colleagues Senators Cochran, Levin, Cardin, Schumer, Inouye, and Brown of Massachusetts. The Centers for…
I would like to ask through the Chair if the Senator from Ohio would yield for this question. He may recall the time not that long ago when we closed down the government of the United States for a period of time, and there were some radio…
Majority vote. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S5064, July 29, 2011, the Record reads: Mr. DURBIN. Majority veto. The online Record has been corrected to read: Majority vote. =========================…
Mr. President, that is unacceptable. By my calculation, we have 4 days before we default on our debt, 4 days before the American economy suffers this mortal blow, 4 days before we default on America's full faith and credit for the first…
Mr. President, I wish to thank my colleague from Ohio for talking about this issue because it is on the minds of everyone here on Capitol Hill and across the Nation. We are getting a lot of e-mails and phone calls and letters, and it is…
Madam President, in 1939, we passed a law and the law created the debt ceiling. Before that law was passed, whenever the Government of the United States of America wanted to borrow money, it had to come to Congress. Congress had to approve…
Madam President, I thank my colleague from New York, Senator Schumer, as well as Senator Mikulski from Maryland for coming to the floor this morning and speaking about the crisis we face. The debt ceiling default, which will occur in 6…
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