Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Great to discuss pandemic relief for universities & students with the IL chapter of @HACUNews yesterday. I'm also proud to work alongside them to keep fighting for the #DreamAct and comprehensive immigration reform. https://t.co/mrqYsIFqiW — PolitiTweet.org

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The question now is what are we going to do about it? We can start by passing the #ForThePeople Act. And then we can pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore the Voting Rights Act & combat discriminatory voter suppression laws. We can & must fight back. — PolitiTweet.org

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The new Georgia voting law isn’t new it all. It emerges from a playbook that's over 120 years old, going back to Reconstruction and the Jim Crow era in the South. And like Jim Crow, it is a deliberate effort to suppress voters, particularly voters of color. https://t.co/pJ37JIPweP — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden’s American Jobs Plan is a bold, once-in-a-generation investment in America that will put millions of people to work and lay the foundation for economic growth for decades to come. We cannot pass up on this opportunity to build our future today. — PolitiTweet.org

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For decades, infrastructure in Illinois and across the country has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for bold action is clear and the time for that action is now. — PolitiTweet.org

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This week, IL became the first state in the nation to ensure that all new moms on Medicaid will have health coverage for a full year post-pregnancy. Proud of my state for leading the way in efforts to improve health care outcomes for new moms & babies, especially those of color. https://t.co/ifRG80kGA3 — PolitiTweet.org

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As we prepare to depart, we must also ensure the safe return home of Illinoisan Mark Frerichs and all Americans held hostage in Afghanistan. They must be a top priority. — PolitiTweet.org

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I originally supported military action in Afghanistan to capture or kill Osama Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda, but we have long since lost sight of our original mission. Twenty years are enough. — PolitiTweet.org

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The longest war in U.S. history will finally end at the cost of more than 2,300 American lives and many trillions of dollars. What began as a hunt for Osama Bin Laden and his gang of terrorists became an effort to bring order to a corrupt nation deep in a tribal civil war. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thoughts, prayers, and tweets are not enough. We need urgent federal action to address the terrible rising tide of hate that Asian Americans are facing during this pandemic. Let’s pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and do our part to help #StopAsianHate. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today, Kristen Clarke and Todd Kim demonstrated why they should be confirmed to DOJ. Even when faced with interruptions and baseless attacks, they conducted themselves with integrity, intelligence, and dedication to the rule of law. We must #ConfirmClarke & #ConfirmKim — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JudiciaryDems: WATCH Chair @SenatorDurbin opening remarks: "After four years of a Civil Rights Division hollowed out by DOJ’s own leade… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JudiciaryDems: WATCH Chair @SenatorDurbin opening remarks on Todd Kim: "Throughout his career, Mr. Kim has been recognized for his inte… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JudiciaryDems: Some Republicans are so threatened by the prospect of a revitalized Civil Rights Division that they've already stooped t… — PolitiTweet.org

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The Department of Justice needs highly-qualified leaders with experience, intelligence, and the ability to build coalitions across the political spectrum. Kristen Clarke and Todd Kim are those leaders. I look forward to hearing from them during today's nominations hearing. — PolitiTweet.org

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The climate crisis is an existential threat that we must tackle head-on, now. Great to meet with @TheCLCouncil virtually yesterday to discuss how we can create forward-thinking, science-based climate policy to ensure that our grandkids inherit a healthier planet. — PolitiTweet.org

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When Kristen Clarke appeared w/ POTUS in January, she spoke of the nation being “at a crossroads” and vowed to help “turn the page on hate and close the door on discrimination" for her son & all of America's children. I look forward to hearing from her during tomorrow's hearing. — PolitiTweet.org

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I was pleased to meet with Todd Kim today, nominee to be Assistant AG for the Environment and Natural Resources Division. He brings with him a wealth of experience and a commitment to the law, and I look forward to hearing his testimony tomorrow. https://t.co/mPNv7Psk5q — PolitiTweet.org

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Wishing a happy #Vaisakhi to all the Sikhs and Sikh Americans celebrating in Illinois and across the world. https://t.co/8bq8zxBepq — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JudiciaryDems: BREAKING: Georgia's new law is the 21st century version of Jim Crow—a desperate act to maintain power by disenfranchisin… — PolitiTweet.org

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The Trump Administration's decision to abandon the Iran Nuclear Agreement was a disaster. I'm joining a group of @SenateDems in calling on President Biden to fix this mistake and rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). https://t.co/szIy5m3ZZZ — PolitiTweet.org

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Speaking live on the Senate floor: https://t.co/rg9lvUBIVH — PolitiTweet.org

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We spend more than all other nations in the world on defense & security. My job as a Senator is to ask whether we’re getting our money’s worth. Investments in defense research and development can get us there. My questions in today's hearing on DOD Research and Innovation: https://t.co/dqKDWzzCSI — PolitiTweet.org

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Far too many households in Illinois & across America lack access to high-quality, reliable broadband. @RepSeanMaloney & I are introducing legislation to make broadband more affordable & accessible for every American. You can read more about our bill here: https://t.co/MR3k8NLFXX — PolitiTweet.org

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The debt we owe Capitol Police Officers like Officer Billy Evans can never be repaid. Our gratitude for their sacrifice can't be captured by words. As Officer Evans lies in honor at the Capitol today, I'm thinking of his family & the legacy he leaves behind. May he rest in peace. — PolitiTweet.org

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Infrastructure in the 21st century extends far beyond just roads & bridges. Safe drinking water, reliable broadband, & affordable housing are all infrastructure. If we invest in these things we will transform our economy & position ourselves to compete for the jobs of the future. https://t.co/L04dHG0Smu — PolitiTweet.org

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The Trump Administration unlawfully shrunk the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments. I’m leading a group of @SenateDems in urging @SecDebHaaland to restore both Monuments to their originally intended boundaries or greater. https://t.co/4RyGTW4FMH — PolitiTweet.org

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Will be joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss the American Jobs Plan and the urgency of addressing gun violence in the U.S. Make sure you tune in. — PolitiTweet.org

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Under the Trump Administration, the Department of Homeland Security was plagued by chaos, mismanagement, and cruelty. After four years of turmoil, these highly qualified nominees can bring professionalism and integrity to DHS. — PolitiTweet.org

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Do Senate Republicans really want to filibuster our ability to compete against China? Are they really going to filibuster legislation to strengthen our democracy? We cannot allow the filibuster to grind Congress to a halt. The American people deserve better. https://t.co/94yfWjl1M6 — PolitiTweet.org