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Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The most persuasive presence at today's security briefing on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi was the empty chair meant for CIA Director Gina Haspel. This White House won't acknowledge MBS's direct involvement in this crime." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act of 2018 Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 28, 2018 Durbin Criticizes Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities At Facility Charged With Caring For Children In Health Department's Custody Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 27, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Illinois Senator Richard Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2018 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct has wide-ranging support from law-enforcement, faith leaders, and conservative and progressive groups. Leader McConnell shouldn't squander such an extraordinary opportunity for Congress to pass meaningful criminal justice reform legislation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Congress finally has a real chance to pass bipartisan legislation to reform our outdated drug sentencing laws. My bill with @ChuckGrassley @CoryBooker @SenMikeLee unites the right and left. Only @senatemajldr is standing in the way. #FirstStepAct" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "It's not often I agree with @realDonaldTrump but he & @JaredKushner deserve real credit for supporting the #FirstStepAct that I introduced with @ChuckGrassley. Our bipartisan criminal justice reform bill is supported by law enforcement & civil rights groups like the FOP & @ACLU." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I strongly oppose the possible election of Russian Alexander Prokopchuk as the next Interpol President. He has a reported history of serving in Russian President Putin's dubious security services and reportedly attempting to abuse Interpol to pursue Russia's political enemies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "My heart is with Mercy Hospital in Chicago tonight. I am praying for the victims, their families, and those who were injured during the shooting this afternoon. And I am extremely grateful to the Chicago Police Department who responded with bravery." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2018 Durbin Statement On Shooting At Mercy Hospital Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Today, America holds more prisoners, by far, than any other country in the world. Our overcrowded federal prisons consume one quarter of DOJ's discretionary budget. This undermines other important priorities, like preventing crime and treating drug addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The Justice Department needs to stop playing games with Byrne-JAG violence prevention funding for the City of Chicago. Yesterday I joined 36 Members of Congress and filed an amicus brief in the 7th Circuit: we support the City's position in litigation over these critical funds." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Thompson and McCaul Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Grant Funding to Protect Religious Institutions After Tree of Life Attack Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Today I joined local advocates at @SaferFoundation in Chicago to discuss the urgency of passing the bipartisan #cjreform bill. This is an extraordinary chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws and create a more equitable & fair justice system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Representative Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 15, 2018 Senators Unveil Revised Bipartisan Prison, Sentencing Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 15, 2018 Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 65 Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2018 Quigley to Transgender Community: You #wontbeerased Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 14, 2018 Durbin, Grassely Statement On President Trump's Endorsement Of Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Attorney General Sessions Firing Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "One step Congress can take is to immediately pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act to ensure that the FBI, DOJ, and DHS are assessing and responding to the threat posed by white supremacists and other violent right-wing extremists." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "This is the third year in a row that the FBI's annual hate crimes report has shown an increase in hate crimes across America. We must do more to combat hateful bigotry." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "I continue to pray for the people of California, especially those who've lost loved ones to these deadly fires. The bravery of our first responders working tirelessly to put out these flames is truly remarkable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2018 Tweet - "My prayers are with the people of California as they battle horrific wildfires. Thankful for the bravery of our first responders." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump's asylum ban is illegal & un-American. For generations our country has had a bipartisan tradition of welcoming those fleeing persecution. If the President is truly concerned about border security, he should work with Congress to pass bipartisan immigration reform." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2018 Tweet - "In a democracy it takes a free press to hold politicians of both parties accountable. That's their job and we have to respect it. When we start telling folks that they are fake or don't pay attention to them, that discredits an important part of America's democracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2018 Gun Violence Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Acting AG Whitaker was clearly chosen to starve or stop the Mueller investigation. To avoid a constitutional confrontation, Whitaker must recuse himself from the Mueller probe. America's question: is President Trump above the law?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2018 Casten Statement on Thousand Oaks Shooting Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "This is devastating. Yet again my heart breaks for an American community suffering from the scourge of gun violence. My prayers are with the friends and family of Sgt. Ron Helus, and the many other victims of this horrific tragedy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "AG Sessions' forced resignation is a transparent effort to clear the way for President Trump to limit or stop the Mueller investigation. Acting AG Whitaker has made his intentions clear to do the President's bidding and stop Mueller." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2018 Gun Violence Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "In 2012, I held a hearing on the threat posed by violent white supremacists. Six years later, not nearly enough has been done to combat this peril. Congress must stop turning a blind eye and immediately pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2018 Tweet - "One week ago, the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh revealed in heartbreaking detail the hate and latent violence that lives in the hearts of too many in this land." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 2, 2018 Durbin Statement On One-Week Anniversary Of The Worst Ant-Semitic Attack In U.S. History Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2018 When St. Clair County Women Said, "Me Too," Brendan Kelly Said, "So What?" Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Herbert Slattery III, Tennessee Attorney General - Drop Pending Litigation that Seeks to Allow Insurance Companies to Deny Health Insurance Coverage to Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Foster Statement on Report that Trump wants to End Birthright Citizenship Rep. Bill Foster
Oct. 29, 2018 Rep. Kelly's Statement on Pittsburgh tragedy Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Statement of Representative Danny K. Davis on The Synagogue Massacre Rep. Danny Davis
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Here's how the newly signed bipartisan opioids bill will help make a difference as we fight this epidemic. The bill includes many priorities I helped author, like funding to help children and families cope with serious traumatic experiences." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grieving with the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, but those of us who serve in Congress must offer more than thoughts & prayers. We must unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism & all forms of bigotry. There's only one legitimate side in this debate & we must unite against hate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2018 Durbin Statement On Shooting At Pittsburgh Synagogue Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2018 Tweet - "My heart breaks for Pittsburgh today and the Jewish community that worships at Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue. I'm praying for the families who have lost loved ones, and for those injured in this senseless tragedy including several police officers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The most persuasive presence at today's security briefing on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi was the empty chair meant for CIA Director Gina Haspel. This White House won't acknowledge MBS's direct involvement in this crime." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act of 2018 Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 28, 2018 Durbin Criticizes Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities At Facility Charged With Caring For Children In Health Department's Custody Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 27, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Illinois Senator Richard Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2018 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct has wide-ranging support from law-enforcement, faith leaders, and conservative and progressive groups. Leader McConnell shouldn't squander such an extraordinary opportunity for Congress to pass meaningful criminal justice reform legislation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Congress finally has a real chance to pass bipartisan legislation to reform our outdated drug sentencing laws. My bill with @ChuckGrassley @CoryBooker @SenMikeLee unites the right and left. Only @senatemajldr is standing in the way. #FirstStepAct" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "It's not often I agree with @realDonaldTrump but he & @JaredKushner deserve real credit for supporting the #FirstStepAct that I introduced with @ChuckGrassley. Our bipartisan criminal justice reform bill is supported by law enforcement & civil rights groups like the FOP & @ACLU." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I strongly oppose the possible election of Russian Alexander Prokopchuk as the next Interpol President. He has a reported history of serving in Russian President Putin's dubious security services and reportedly attempting to abuse Interpol to pursue Russia's political enemies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "My heart is with Mercy Hospital in Chicago tonight. I am praying for the victims, their families, and those who were injured during the shooting this afternoon. And I am extremely grateful to the Chicago Police Department who responded with bravery." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2018 Durbin Statement On Shooting At Mercy Hospital Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Today, America holds more prisoners, by far, than any other country in the world. Our overcrowded federal prisons consume one quarter of DOJ's discretionary budget. This undermines other important priorities, like preventing crime and treating drug addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The Justice Department needs to stop playing games with Byrne-JAG violence prevention funding for the City of Chicago. Yesterday I joined 36 Members of Congress and filed an amicus brief in the 7th Circuit: we support the City's position in litigation over these critical funds." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Thompson and McCaul Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Grant Funding to Protect Religious Institutions After Tree of Life Attack Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Today I joined local advocates at @SaferFoundation in Chicago to discuss the urgency of passing the bipartisan #cjreform bill. This is an extraordinary chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws and create a more equitable & fair justice system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Representative Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 15, 2018 Senators Unveil Revised Bipartisan Prison, Sentencing Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 15, 2018 Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 65 Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2018 Quigley to Transgender Community: You #wontbeerased Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 14, 2018 Durbin, Grassely Statement On President Trump's Endorsement Of Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Attorney General Sessions Firing Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "One step Congress can take is to immediately pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act to ensure that the FBI, DOJ, and DHS are assessing and responding to the threat posed by white supremacists and other violent right-wing extremists." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "This is the third year in a row that the FBI's annual hate crimes report has shown an increase in hate crimes across America. We must do more to combat hateful bigotry." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "I continue to pray for the people of California, especially those who've lost loved ones to these deadly fires. The bravery of our first responders working tirelessly to put out these flames is truly remarkable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2018 Tweet - "My prayers are with the people of California as they battle horrific wildfires. Thankful for the bravery of our first responders." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump's asylum ban is illegal & un-American. For generations our country has had a bipartisan tradition of welcoming those fleeing persecution. If the President is truly concerned about border security, he should work with Congress to pass bipartisan immigration reform." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2018 Tweet - "In a democracy it takes a free press to hold politicians of both parties accountable. That's their job and we have to respect it. When we start telling folks that they are fake or don't pay attention to them, that discredits an important part of America's democracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2018 Gun Violence Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Acting AG Whitaker was clearly chosen to starve or stop the Mueller investigation. To avoid a constitutional confrontation, Whitaker must recuse himself from the Mueller probe. America's question: is President Trump above the law?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2018 Casten Statement on Thousand Oaks Shooting Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "This is devastating. Yet again my heart breaks for an American community suffering from the scourge of gun violence. My prayers are with the friends and family of Sgt. Ron Helus, and the many other victims of this horrific tragedy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "AG Sessions' forced resignation is a transparent effort to clear the way for President Trump to limit or stop the Mueller investigation. Acting AG Whitaker has made his intentions clear to do the President's bidding and stop Mueller." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2018 Gun Violence Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "In 2012, I held a hearing on the threat posed by violent white supremacists. Six years later, not nearly enough has been done to combat this peril. Congress must stop turning a blind eye and immediately pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2018 Tweet - "One week ago, the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh revealed in heartbreaking detail the hate and latent violence that lives in the hearts of too many in this land." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 2, 2018 Durbin Statement On One-Week Anniversary Of The Worst Ant-Semitic Attack In U.S. History Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2018 When St. Clair County Women Said, "Me Too," Brendan Kelly Said, "So What?" Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Herbert Slattery III, Tennessee Attorney General - Drop Pending Litigation that Seeks to Allow Insurance Companies to Deny Health Insurance Coverage to Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Foster Statement on Report that Trump wants to End Birthright Citizenship Rep.Bill Foster
Oct. 29, 2018 Rep. Kelly's Statement on Pittsburgh tragedy Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Statement of Representative Danny K. Davis on The Synagogue Massacre Rep.Danny Davis
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Here's how the newly signed bipartisan opioids bill will help make a difference as we fight this epidemic. The bill includes many priorities I helped author, like funding to help children and families cope with serious traumatic experiences." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grieving with the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, but those of us who serve in Congress must offer more than thoughts & prayers. We must unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism & all forms of bigotry. There's only one legitimate side in this debate & we must unite against hate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2018 Durbin Statement On Shooting At Pittsburgh Synagogue Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2018 Tweet - "My heart breaks for Pittsburgh today and the Jewish community that worships at Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue. I'm praying for the families who have lost loved ones, and for those injured in this senseless tragedy including several police officers." Sen.Dick Durbin
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