Jul 27, 2011
Mr. President, let me salute my colleague from West Virginia. It is a sad task that we have to come to the floor to recognize those who have passed. He pays tribute to a young man whose life was cut too short but who was determined to…
Richard 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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Jul 26, 2011
I will be brief and then yield to my friend from Maryland. I believe we can deal with our debt responsibly. I say that having been through a year and a half working on this issue. I am still not an expert, but I know a lot more about it…
Jul 26, 2011
Madam President, how much time remains in morning business on the Democratic side? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There is 13 minutes 40 seconds remaining.
Jul 26, 2011
Madam President, this is a historic week in the Senate. She has spelled out what we face. I guess most people around America are looking at Washington and Capitol Hill and asking if there are any grownups left; can't adults sit down there…
Jul 26, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that morning business be extended, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The junior Senator from…
Jul 22, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 104, S. 300. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 300) to…
Jul 22, 2011
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 2:44 p.m., adjourned until Monday, July 25, 2011, at 2…
Jul 22, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Jul 22, 2011
Mr. President, perhaps if I were as persuasive as my colleague just said, he would not have objected. Having said that, when we speak about heavy hands, we don't have to worry about the heavy hand of the House on this issue because they…
Jul 22, 2011
Reserving the right to object, Mr. President, the Senator from Utah is my friend. We have worked on many issues together and in this particular moment in time we are in disagreement. What he has presented to you is one side of a story, one…
Jul 22, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that on Monday, July 25, 2011, at 4:30 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 83 and 84; that there be 1 hour for debate equally divided in…
Jul 22, 2011
Mr. President, we are facing a deadline tonight. At midnight, the current reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration expires. That expiration will mean that no funds can be collected or paid out of the airport and airway trust…
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