“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

Political Quotes

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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Apr 8, 2004

We decided we were going to invent something new.

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Apr 8, 2004

I think this whole program is fatally flawed.

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Sep 22, 2003

Well, Mr. Chairman, there's your answer.

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Sep 22, 2003

I just don't think this is fair to military families.

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Sep 22, 2003

I think this would be a serious mistake.

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Sep 22, 2003

I don't understand how they could walk into this situation and not understand the appearance of impropriety in giving a no-bid contract to a Halliburton subsidiary.

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Sep 22, 2003

I think it's the wrong one, and I think you're going to hear about it, as you should.

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Sep 10, 2003

It is also amazing to me the political power of the Saudis on Capitol Hill.

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Sep 10, 2003

Our war on terrorism is not a war against Islam.

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Sep 10, 2003

I think it is important for us to keep that front and center in this conversation.

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Sep 10, 2003

This article also went into Prince Bandar's relationship with our Government and the relationship of the Carlyle Group...

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Sep 10, 2003

I am personally shocked and horrified that there appears to be no--I am not even sure the people who know or should know have a list of who was on those planes...

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