Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Pleased that @BobbyScott is investigating @usedgov’s handling of the Dream Center debacle that harmed thousands of students and wasted millions in taxpayer dollars. — PolitiTweet.org

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White supremacists pose a grave threat to our national security, accounting for more homicides from 2000 to 2016 than any other domestic extremist movement. Today I asked FBI Director Wray whether his agency takes the threat seriously. https://t.co/MSIwykmRO8 — PolitiTweet.org

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Our major intelligence agencies have confirmed that the Russians have continued their efforts to interfere in our elections. What are we doing about it? Nothing. The reason? Leader McConnell. https://t.co/xVBSELNPR4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Voted yes to #Renew911VCF today. There was no excuse for Leader McConnell to delay this vote as long as he did. We cannot turn our backs on these heroes – not now, not ever. — PolitiTweet.org

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The #FirstStepAct was a bipartisan success that is giving thousands a second chance. The notion that DOJ is fighting to put some of the bill’s beneficiaries back behind bars is not what I and the other authors of this landmark legislation had in mind. https://t.co/NGUljiWhxx — PolitiTweet.org

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Today, Director Wray made it clear to the Senate Judiciary Committee that the Russians are still trying to interfere in our elections. Why is Leader McConnell afraid to bring election security bills to the floor for a vote? — PolitiTweet.org

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Voted yes on Dr. Mark Esper's nomination to be the nation's next Secretary of Defense. He has a special responsibility to advise a President who has no experience in national security. I believe that Dr. Esper is up to the task. — PolitiTweet.org

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Joining @SenateDems to call on Leader McConnell to stop blocking legislation that would secure our elections. Watch live here: https://t.co/iN8fPI991Z — PolitiTweet.org

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Joining the panel on @Morning_Joe soon. Tune in. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Great Lakes will experience more habitat loss from lake temperature and oxygen changes as well as increased summer evaporation rates. The western shore of Lake Michigan will be subject to serious erosion from storm runoff, threatening property and infrastructure. — PolitiTweet.org

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Climate change is already affecting water quality, health, infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism in the Great Lakes Region. Illinois is especially vulnerable to climate change, with 72,200 farms and 75% of the State’s lands being used for agriculture production. — PolitiTweet.org

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This morning I joined @SenBrianSchatz and @ELPCenter at @shedd_aquarium to talk about the impacts of climate change on Lake Michigan. We must fund and support key projects such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to target threats to the Great Lakes’ ecosystems. https://t.co/Z6Dh8viTu6 — PolitiTweet.org

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Last year more than 2,000 people in Illinois died from an opioid overdose. There is no denying how this epidemic was ignited: Big Pharma’s insatiable greed. https://t.co/2XrHcy2CtX — PolitiTweet.org

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50 years ago today, the Apollo program inspired America and the world when Neil Armstrong took man’s first steps on the moon. That same spirit of American innovation and achievement still fills us with pride today. #Apollo50th — PolitiTweet.org

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My statement with @ChuckGrassley on the Justice Department’s progress towards implementing our landmark criminal justice reform bill, the First Step Act. https://t.co/hkJdrgbtvo — PolitiTweet.org

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We can argue over immigration policy, but we shouldn't have to argue over the treatment of children. It should be a fundamental American value that we treat children with compassion when they arrive at our border. Today’s trip to McAllen, Texas really brought that message home. https://t.co/PSCoVDqb5d — PolitiTweet.org

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Just got done with my trip to the southern border in McAllen, TX. Our immigration system is broken. You can’t walk into these facilities, see these children, and believe that this situation is acceptable. America is better than this. https://t.co/6NJG57Sz9n — PolitiTweet.org

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Just finished touring the migrant border facilities in McAllen, Texas with a delegation of @SenateDems. Watch our press conference here: — PolitiTweet.org

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I’ll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates. — PolitiTweet.org

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The release of Pharma documents discloses small towns in Illinois that were being flooded with opioids, which helped lead to our deadly epidemic. The Pharma execs who engineered this crisis should face hard time, not just fines. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Texas-Trump lawsuit to kill the Affordable Care Act continues to move forward. When will Sen. McConnell allow the House-passed bill to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions to come to a vote in the Senate? — PolitiTweet.org

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30 million Americans have diabetes and 7.5 million take insulin to stay alive. When will Sen. McConnell allow our legislation to reduce insulin prices to come to the Senate floor for a vote? — PolitiTweet.org

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The highlight of our week on the Senate floor: a tax treaty with Luxembourg submitted to the Senate NINE YEARS AGO. Senator McConnell will do anything to avoid bringing up legislation to bring down prescription drug prices. — PolitiTweet.org

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Last month, I joined with colleagues in the Senate to request an update from the UAE’s ambassador to the U.S. regarding Mr. Mansoor’s well-being and plans for his timely release. https://t.co/07pHnthCz0 — PolitiTweet.org

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I welcome the UAE’s decision to scale back their involvement in the disastrous war in Yemen. They should also release human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor, who’s being held there on questionable charges. https://t.co/0IJbp6buc9 — PolitiTweet.org

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Last month, I joined with colleagues in the Senate to request an update from the UAE’s ambassador to the U.S. regarding Mr. Mansoor’s well-being and plans for his timely release. https://t.co/gBw0FVfWjX — PolitiTweet.org

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I welcome the UAE’s decision to scale back their involvement in the disastrous war in Yemen. They should also release human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor, who’s being held there on questionable charges. https://t.co/eh3wosRjcD — PolitiTweet.org

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Met with @EsperDoD today. Dr. Esper is a respected professional, who has devoted a major part of his life service to this country. Advising this President on national security is a special responsibility – I believe that he’s up to the task. https://t.co/Te2mEihf8E — PolitiTweet.org

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This morning, I had the chance to meet with Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad @US4AfghanPeace. The war in Afghanistan is now the longest in US history and I support Khalilzad’s efforts to find a negotiated resolution. https://t.co/MUstE8ryPB — PolitiTweet.org

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Great to meet with students from the @UChicago Summer in Washington program this morning. These bright young men and women are on their way to be future leaders. https://t.co/vPkTD5jDTS — PolitiTweet.org