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Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats support strong border security. And we can have a debate about effective border security, but we shouldn't do it while holding the federal government hostage." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 "H.R. 8 takes us one step closer to a future where no mother has to bury her child because of gun violence," says Congresswoman Robin Kelly Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Fact check: DEA has found that Mexican cartels most commonly transport drugs through our Southwest border at legal ports of entry. A border wall does nothing to stop that from happening, sorry VP Pence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "97% of Americans and gun owners support universal background checks on all gun sales. This number is absolutely overwhelming. It's time for Republicans to join with Democrats and nearly all Americans in support of universal background checks. Let's pass this bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Durbin Highlights Effects Of Government Shutdown On TSA Employees Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "A $5 billion medieval wall is no solution for illegal immigration or stopping drugs from coming across our border. Smart investments in modern screening technology and additional customs personnel are." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Let's have a debate on border security, but not at the expense of critical services for Americans. President Trump's shutdown has dragged on for far too long." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Federal Shutdown Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats have offered a path forward to reopen the government while negotiations on border security continue, but the President is still unwilling to do that. He's punishing innocent people for a wild campaign promise of a wall." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2019 Gun Violence Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Make no mistake: President Trump made the decision to shutdown his own government, and hold hundreds of thousands of federal employees' paychecks hostage, for his beloved border wall. He could accept our offer to reopen the govt today if he wanted to." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2019 Reps. Hurd, Kelly Lead Bipartisan Effort to Strengthen National Cybersecurity Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to passage of #FirstStepAct, Mr. Charles is being released from prison. A model inmate, Mr. Charles completed more than 30 Bible correspondence courses, taught GED classes, worked on a college degree, became a law clerk & received no negative marks on his discipline record" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2019 Tweet - "If Leader McConnell is going to stand back and wait for a permission slip from President Trump to do his job and fund the government as the Republican Leader in the Senate, then we clearly are at an impasse." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today is an exciting day in history, as we welcome a historically diverse group of Democratic members to Washington, including two new members of the Senate Democratic Caucus: @SenJackyRosen and @SenatorSinema. I look forward to working with them in the #116thCongress." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 2, 2019 Durbin Statement On White House Briefing On Border Security Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Let me be clear: Dems support strong, effective border security. The type of border security that Dems have long-supported, including increased funds for tech, is what experts have said is needed & actually works. What doesn't work is an ineffective, expensive & medieval wall." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It has been one week since President Trump decided to shut down the government over his demand for a $5 billion border wall. Federal employees continue to go without pay because of the President's temper tantrum over a wasteful and ineffective wall." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Just went through TSA at STL Lambert. These professionals continue to do their job, without pay, in good spirits with many passengers thanking them. How can anyone be "proud" of a shutdown that hurts so many innocent people?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 27, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 27, 2018 Tweet - "No end in sight to the President's government shutdown. He's taken our government hostage over his outrageous demand for a $5 billion border wall that would be both wasteful and ineffective." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 26, 2018 Tweet - "As Christians celebrated the birth of Jesus, another migrant child was dying on DHS Secretary Nielsen's watch. She should resign immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: President Trump Is Destabilizing And Hobbling The Economy For A Border Wall That Mexico Was Supposed To Pay For In The First Place Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 23, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018 Tweet - "If President Trump chooses to shut the government down -- hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be furloughed and without pay during the holidays. People who protect our border would be forced to work without pay." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018 Problem Solvers Caucus Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Statement on Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Passage Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2018 Bost Votes to Keep Government Open Secure Border Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 20, 2018 Foster Statement on Support for Criminal Justice Reform Bill Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 20, 2018 Grassley, Durbin Statements on First Step Act Passing House Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to Administrator McMahon - Illinois Congressional Delegation Supports Disaster Assistance For Taylorville Tornado Recovery Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 First Step Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Senate Passes Landmark Criminal Justice Reform Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "It is unfortunate President Trump's demand for a border wall from sea to shining sea has held up 7 appropriations bills that have been passed out of committee. I'm glad this didn't end in an unnecessary government shutdown, but stopgap spending bills are no way to run a country." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I'm still in awe of what the Senate accomplished last night. A strong, bipartisan vote to make meaningful and much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system. This is the first step in the right direction, and I'm looking forward to working on the second." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Thompson, Task Force Urge Committees to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Today the Senate will debate the #FirstStepAct -- a bill that will make long overdue reforms to our criminal justice system. This bill is the product of bipartisan hard work -- we can't waste the opportunity to pass it. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grateful for my bipartisan partnership with @ChuckGrassley to pass the #FirstStepAct, the most meaningful criminal justice reform in decades." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight, by a vote of 87-12 the members of the Senate proved that we can work together for the good of our nation. Passage of the First Step Act is the most significant change to our system of criminal justice in decades." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight the Senate votes on the #FirstStepAct, a bill years in the making & the product of bipartisan compromise. It makes important reforms to our criminal justice system like curbing harsh mandatory minimum sentences. Urging my colleagues to vote yes on final passage." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The amendments proposed by Senators Cotton and Kennedy would be a significant step backwards for our criminal justice system, and go against the goals we've set to achieve in the #FirstStepAct. Urging my colleagues to vote no on these amendments." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Mandatory minimums have a disproportionately negative impact on racial minorities. This isn't fair, it isn't smart, and it isn't an effective way to protect public safety. #FirstStepAct #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats support strong border security. And we can have a debate about effective border security, but we shouldn't do it while holding the federal government hostage." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 "H.R. 8 takes us one step closer to a future where no mother has to bury her child because of gun violence," says Congresswoman Robin Kelly Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Fact check: DEA has found that Mexican cartels most commonly transport drugs through our Southwest border at legal ports of entry. A border wall does nothing to stop that from happening, sorry VP Pence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "97% of Americans and gun owners support universal background checks on all gun sales. This number is absolutely overwhelming. It's time for Republicans to join with Democrats and nearly all Americans in support of universal background checks. Let's pass this bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Durbin Highlights Effects Of Government Shutdown On TSA Employees Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "A $5 billion medieval wall is no solution for illegal immigration or stopping drugs from coming across our border. Smart investments in modern screening technology and additional customs personnel are." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Let's have a debate on border security, but not at the expense of critical services for Americans. President Trump's shutdown has dragged on for far too long." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Federal Shutdown Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats have offered a path forward to reopen the government while negotiations on border security continue, but the President is still unwilling to do that. He's punishing innocent people for a wild campaign promise of a wall." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2019 Gun Violence Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Make no mistake: President Trump made the decision to shutdown his own government, and hold hundreds of thousands of federal employees' paychecks hostage, for his beloved border wall. He could accept our offer to reopen the govt today if he wanted to." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2019 Reps. Hurd, Kelly Lead Bipartisan Effort to Strengthen National Cybersecurity Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to passage of #FirstStepAct, Mr. Charles is being released from prison. A model inmate, Mr. Charles completed more than 30 Bible correspondence courses, taught GED classes, worked on a college degree, became a law clerk & received no negative marks on his discipline record" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2019 Tweet - "If Leader McConnell is going to stand back and wait for a permission slip from President Trump to do his job and fund the government as the Republican Leader in the Senate, then we clearly are at an impasse." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today is an exciting day in history, as we welcome a historically diverse group of Democratic members to Washington, including two new members of the Senate Democratic Caucus: @SenJackyRosen and @SenatorSinema. I look forward to working with them in the #116thCongress." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 2, 2019 Durbin Statement On White House Briefing On Border Security Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Let me be clear: Dems support strong, effective border security. The type of border security that Dems have long-supported, including increased funds for tech, is what experts have said is needed & actually works. What doesn't work is an ineffective, expensive & medieval wall." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It has been one week since President Trump decided to shut down the government over his demand for a $5 billion border wall. Federal employees continue to go without pay because of the President's temper tantrum over a wasteful and ineffective wall." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Just went through TSA at STL Lambert. These professionals continue to do their job, without pay, in good spirits with many passengers thanking them. How can anyone be "proud" of a shutdown that hurts so many innocent people?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 27, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 27, 2018 Tweet - "No end in sight to the President's government shutdown. He's taken our government hostage over his outrageous demand for a $5 billion border wall that would be both wasteful and ineffective." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 26, 2018 Tweet - "As Christians celebrated the birth of Jesus, another migrant child was dying on DHS Secretary Nielsen's watch. She should resign immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: President Trump Is Destabilizing And Hobbling The Economy For A Border Wall That Mexico Was Supposed To Pay For In The First Place Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 23, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018 Tweet - "If President Trump chooses to shut the government down -- hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be furloughed and without pay during the holidays. People who protect our border would be forced to work without pay." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018 Problem Solvers Caucus Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Statement on Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Passage Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2018 Bost Votes to Keep Government Open Secure Border Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 20, 2018 Foster Statement on Support for Criminal Justice Reform Bill Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 20, 2018 Grassley, Durbin Statements on First Step Act Passing House Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to Administrator McMahon - Illinois Congressional Delegation Supports Disaster Assistance For Taylorville Tornado Recovery Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 First Step Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Senate Passes Landmark Criminal Justice Reform Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "It is unfortunate President Trump's demand for a border wall from sea to shining sea has held up 7 appropriations bills that have been passed out of committee. I'm glad this didn't end in an unnecessary government shutdown, but stopgap spending bills are no way to run a country." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I'm still in awe of what the Senate accomplished last night. A strong, bipartisan vote to make meaningful and much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system. This is the first step in the right direction, and I'm looking forward to working on the second." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Thompson, Task Force Urge Committees to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Today the Senate will debate the #FirstStepAct -- a bill that will make long overdue reforms to our criminal justice system. This bill is the product of bipartisan hard work -- we can't waste the opportunity to pass it. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grateful for my bipartisan partnership with @ChuckGrassley to pass the #FirstStepAct, the most meaningful criminal justice reform in decades." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight, by a vote of 87-12 the members of the Senate proved that we can work together for the good of our nation. Passage of the First Step Act is the most significant change to our system of criminal justice in decades." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight the Senate votes on the #FirstStepAct, a bill years in the making & the product of bipartisan compromise. It makes important reforms to our criminal justice system like curbing harsh mandatory minimum sentences. Urging my colleagues to vote yes on final passage." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The amendments proposed by Senators Cotton and Kennedy would be a significant step backwards for our criminal justice system, and go against the goals we've set to achieve in the #FirstStepAct. Urging my colleagues to vote no on these amendments." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Mandatory minimums have a disproportionately negative impact on racial minorities. This isn't fair, it isn't smart, and it isn't an effective way to protect public safety. #FirstStepAct #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
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