Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

.@SecBernhardt’s upcoming oil & gas lease sale on UT’s #PublicLands is bad business. The past 3 UT lease sales had low returns, with over half the land sold for just $2/acre, so I & 14 of my @SenateDems colleagues just asked him & #Pendley to cancel the sales & #ProtectMoab: https://t.co/8k1wpxYK4I — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

I'm holding a press conference this morning with @RepDannyDavis to call for the immediate funding of @USPS. You can watch live here: — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

As Congress considers proposals for #COVID19 relief, we must ensure that any additional funds provided to the Dept. of Defense are transparent and justified. My op-ed in @defense_news with @RepAdamSmith: https://t.co/YFtTlRvIBW — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

I'll be joining @SRuhle on @MSNBC shortly to discuss this morning's jobs report and the latest on #COVID19 negotiations. Tune in. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Had the privilege of introducing my dear friend, Normal Mayor Chris Koos at the Senate Commerce Committee hearing for his nomination to serve on the @Amtrak Board of Directors. Mayor Koos will be a great asset when it comes to the future of Amtrak. https://t.co/NIMgcgvScS — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Am encouraged by news of this partnership between @NIH and @UChicago, where they will be using AI to tackle issues with #COVID19 diagnosis, treatment, & monitoring. Glad to see @UChicago is once again leading the way to a better future. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Dem leaders spent last 2 months calling for negotiations, ever since House Dems passed the HEROES Act. You waited until the end of July b/c you saw no ‘urgency’ & still have 20 members of your caucus who don't want any additional aid. The American people see through this charade. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law. But the right of every American to vote—especially Black & Brown Americans—remains under attack. That’s why I introduced a Constitutional amendment to protect voting rights. My op-ed for @CNN: https://t.co/WTmFsXGHHv — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering questions about #COVID19 and my priorities for the next round of federal relief legislation. https://t.co/AtzUk7JMt5 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Unlike President Trump, I believe in @USPS and I understand just how much they need our support right now. The next #COVID19 relief package must include funding for the Postal Service—this is not something our nation can afford to skimp on. https://t.co/3HyjSrIKcY — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

The American people are looking to Congress for significant action in response to #COVID19 & widespread unemployment. But Sen. McConnell won't even sit down with Democrats to negotiate. When America needs them most, Congressional Republican leadership goes into hiding. https://t.co/2SJkhSybr6 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Proud to intro the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis Heritage Area Act w/@SenDuckworth to tell the story of the Great Migration through historic African American sites like Camp Douglas & Abbot House & honor an area that was a mecca for Black business & culture.https://t.co/zIBMfYPiBJ — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Russian interference in our elections is a threat to our democracy. This morning I had the chance to ask @SallyQYates about Michael Flynn’s inappropriate behavior and communications with Russia both before and after the 2016 election. Here’s what she had to say: https://t.co/eaQ7wi2cFc — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

President Trump's decision to remove American troops from Germany—on the basis of a grudge—will only benefit Russian interests. If there is any coherent or definitive justification for this action, then @EsperDOD has a responsibility to provide it to the American people. https://t.co/pZO6kFEQxJ — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

It's almost unbelievable that Senate Republicans—from Senator McConnell down through the rest of their caucus—consistently refuse to take meaningful steps to secure the 2020 election from Russian interference. But that's exactly what they've done. https://t.co/qLDTDiEZVV — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

This morning, Senate Judiciary Republicans used our Committee in a partisan effort to try to rehabilitate General Flynn’s reputation. What we needed in 2016, and need now, is for Republicans to join us in a bipartisan effort to deter Russia from interfering in U.S. elections. https://t.co/asxEqP7g45 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. @USChamber needs to get behind science-based climate policy, or its members need to #ChangeTheChamber. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

I will never stop fighting to protect immigrants & increase the number of immigrant visas, which is the only way to eliminate the green-card backlog. Immigrant workers and their families deserve no less. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

.@SenMikeLee & I agreed on an improved version of the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act that includes key reforms I advocated for to protect immigrant workers & children stuck in the green card backlog. @SenRickScott objected. You can watch the full exchange here: https://t.co/yOWIWduFya — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Pres. Trump wants to focus the blame on China because he wants us to take our eye off of what’s happening in the US. We have 5% of the world’s population & nearly 25% of the #COVID19 cases. The President alone is to blame for his failures in containing this virus within the US. https://t.co/Znr8LXPxcV — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

President Trump wants to focus the blame on China because he wants to divert attention from his own failures in the US. We have 5% of the world’s population & 25% of the #COVID19 cases. The President alone is to blame for his failures in containing this virus within the US. https://t.co/7rmM3WWtAa — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Support for at-risk populations—like elderly & disabled Americans—must be included in the next #COVID19 relief bill. To meet this challenge, Congress must strengthen Medicaid, address the crisis in nursing homes, & include aid for home & community-based services. #NoOneLeftBehind — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Since that horrific day, the threat of white supremacist terrorism in the US has only grown. Congress must stand up & recognize this deadly menace in our own backyard. We must pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act to address this dangerous and violent extremist threat. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Eight years ago today, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a white supremacist terrorist shot and killed six worshippers at the Oak Creek Sikh gurdwara. I held a hearing on domestic terrorism where we heard powerful testimony from the son of one of the victims: https://t.co/H789ujAO3P — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Whether he's avoiding these negotiations out of a fear of failure or a genuine lack of interest is hard to say. But while he spends his time on the Senate floor bashing Democrats, the American people are desperately waiting for our help. It’s time for Sen. McConnell to step up. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Sen. McConnell gives polished speeches on the Senate floor, where he criticizes @SenSchumer & @SpeakerPelosi who are in active negotiations with the White House on #COVID19 relief. But Sen McConnell’s seat in those negotiations is empty. https://t.co/Psi9NozYHK — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

I’ll be joining @mitchellreports on @MSNBC soon to discuss my priorities for the next round of federal #COVID19 relief. Make sure you tune in. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

I’m introducing a joint resolution to enshrine an affirmative, individual right to vote in the US Constitution. Black Lives Matter. Our democracy matters. Once & for all, our nation needs to protect the ability of every American to exercise this most basic & fundamental right. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long—especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It’s time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution. https://t.co/K9BunL6BdE — PolitiTweet.org