Let's not obfuscate 'equal treatment' and 'equal opportunity' with 'special treatment,' as some would suggest.
Dick 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.
I was here for the presentation by the Republican leader, and I am happy that he has returned. I told him it was great to see him back and that I couldn't wait to disagree with him; and I am sure I will have an opportunity in the near…
I announce that the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Booker), the Senator from Arizona (Ms. Sinema), and the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. Whitehouse) are necessarily absent.
I have nine requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the majority and minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…
just about every week now, we learn something new and deeply troubling about the Justices serving on the Supreme Court, the highest Court in the land in the United States, and their conduct outside the courtroom. From unreported luxury…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 2:15. There being no objection, the Senate, at 12:46 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Ms. Rosen)…
I announce that the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fetterman), the Senator from Colorado (Mr. Hickenlooper), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar), and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Welch) are necessarily absent.
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 2384 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
2 months ago I had the privilege of delivering the commencement address at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. It was an inspiring celebration. Among the new doctors receiving their medical degrees that day…
with Vladimir Putin's ruthless invasion of Ukraine--and a new generation of threats on the horizon with AI and emerging technologies--America's military readiness has never been more important. That is why, today, I am pleased to speak in…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The majority whip.
today, the Senate will vote to confirm Rachel Bloomekatz to an Ohio seat on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Bloomekatz is a longtime appellate litigator who has represented a diverse range of clients, across the political and…
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 2337 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 2342 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
This is an industry which you have said is, quote, 'Rife with fraud, scams, and abuse.' Did you say that recently?
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 2299 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
I announce that the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fetterman) is necessarily absent.





