Sep 21, 2010
I reply to the Senator from Michigan through the Chair and thank him for this question. Just as the door was closed on Dan Inouye of Hawaii when, as a Japanese American from Hawaii, he wanted to serve his country, the unanimous consent…
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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Sep 21, 2010
I thank the Senator from Nevada, the majority leader, and I will tell him and those following this debate--some who are in the Chamber, in the galleries, who I am sure are disappointed, if not heartbroken at this point. I mentioned Cesar…
Sep 21, 2010
I would say to the Senator from Nevada exactly that. The Defense Department's fiscal year 2010-2012 strategic plan for the defense of America specifically includes the DREAM Act as a means of meeting the strategic goal of shaping and…
Sep 21, 2010
Mr. President, for those who have been following this vote, this was an attempt to proceed to the Defense authorization bill. It is one of the most important bills we consider during the course of a year. Senator Levin of Michigan is…
Sep 20, 2010
Mr. President, today, with the passage of the Paul Simon Water for the World Act, the Senate will take an important step in fighting poverty and saving the lives of the world's poor by increasing access to the most fundamental human…
Sep 20, 2010
Mr. President, today I recognize Alice and Edward ``Buzz'' Palmer for their service and dedication to Chicago's African- American community. The Palmers have worked for many years in a variety of capacities to build a strong, involved, and…
Sep 16, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 16, 2010, at 10 a.m. in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive…
Sep 16, 2010
Mr. President, just a short time ago, the Senator from Arizona, my colleague, Senator John McCain, came to the floor and made an issue about the way we are proceeding on the Defense authorization bill. Senator McCain, who is the ranking…
Sep 16, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 16, 2010, at 3 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
Sep 16, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 16…
Sep 16, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 16, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee…
Sep 16, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 16, 2010, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``The Treasury…
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