Today, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) made the following statement on the vote confirming the President's nomination of Condoleezza Rice....
Issues: Executive Branch
DURBIN STATEMENT ON CONFIRMATION OF CONDOLEEZZA RICE
Today, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) made the following statement on the vote confirming the President's nomination of Condoleezza Rice to serve as U.S. Secretary of State:
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
"In the end, I could not excuse Dr. Rice's repeated misstatements about the war in Iraq and her opposition to my amendment unequivocally condemning the use of torture."
"America has lost a voice of moderation with the retirement of Colin Powell. We can only hope that the responsibility of leadership will inspire Condoleezza Rice to follow his example."
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