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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.
Yes, I say to the Senator from Florida, that is my understanding. But it also includes a 28-percent reduction in the amount of money the Federal Government is going to pay into this. So in your State, and mine, too, a lot of elderly people…
I would say to the Senator from Florida, representing a State as diverse as his, with rural areas and major urban centers, there are some areas where private health insurance companies are not going to do business because it is not…
I announce that the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Conrad), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar), the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Lautenberg), the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Merkley), the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. Reed), and the…
Madam President, I rise to speak about the issue of swipe fees. Most people do not know what a swipe fee is, but it is almost part of your daily life. The next time you reach into your wallet or purse and pull out a piece of plastic to pay …
In closing, I know what I am up against. Don't take on Chase and all the big banks of America--the ones that have the lion's share of these debit cards--and Visa and MasterCard and not get suited up for battle. This is a darn important…
Mr. President, it might come as a surprise to some to learn that dog breeders who sell animals directly to consumers over the internet are not subject to any Federal regulation. Under the Animal Welfare Act, wholesale dog dealers have to…
Madam President, in response to the Senator from Kentucky, I would like to say that he is new to the Senate. I do not question his sincerity when it comes to the enforcement of our Constitution. I share his feelings about the…
When I finish my statement, I will be happy to yield. They then said: Go to the United Nations and create the authority, an international authority to stop him. This was done. It was in the midst of all this that the President was leaving…
The Senator is correct in his statement that not only President George Herbert Walker Bush but also President George W. Bush came to Congress and broke precedent. That had not happened in Korea or Vietnam. We went back to what I considered…
That was the question raised by the President in his address to the American people the night before last, as to whether it is in the best interest of the United States to step forward with our unique capability--in this case, our air…
I will have a longer statement for the Record because I know Senator Hutchison is waiting, but I want to make one or two comments about Geraldine Ferraro.
Madam President, an incredible woman died this week after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Geraldine Ferraro led a trailblazing life, constantly achieving and proving the naysayers wrong. She was one of two women in her…
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