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Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to David Berger, Marine Corps Commandant - Congressman Biggs Requests Release of Lt. Col. Scheller Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "As the administration rightfully seeks to end the endless wars of the last two decades and restore American leadership on human rights, it should take immediate steps to end lethal force outside of armed conflict. @SenatorLeahy and I are calling on POTUS to make this a priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. - Durbin, Leahy Urge President Biden To End Lethal Force Outside Of War Zones, Revise Nation's Counterterrorism Policies Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Her Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 24, 2021 Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021 Quigley Pandemic Prevention Initiatives Included in National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 23, 2021 Miller Votes NO on "Draft Our Daughters" Defense Bill Rep. Mary Miller
Sept. 23, 2021 Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 23, 2021 Durbin, Leahy, Ossoff Introduce New Legislation To Terminate AUMFs No Later Than 10 Years After Entactment Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2021 Davis, Lahood Announce 183D Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 23, 2021 Bost Votes to Fund Military Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The Constitution is clear--only Congress has the power to declare war. It's time we take that responsibility more seriously. To that end, @SenatorLeahy, @SenOssoff, & I are introducing legislation to ensure no AUMFs last longer than 10 years after they are initially enacted." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2021 Schneider, Williams Introduce Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Support Veteran Entrepreneurship Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2021 Wilson, Schneider and Murphy Introduce the Bipartisan U.S.-Israel Military Technology Cooperation Act Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 13, 2021 Letter to Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Varosha and Turkey Actions Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 12, 2021 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 11, 2021 Quigley Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Jayapal Leads House Lawmakers in Urging Biden to Reduce the Role of Nuclear Weapons Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois has a long and proud history of opening its arms to the most vulnerable among us. Glad to see @GovPritzker has us living up to that legacy by extending a warm welcome to Afghan refugees. We must do our part in Congress to help." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today I spoke about my support for President Biden's decision to end the war in Afghanistan, the longest war in U.S. history. I salute our service members and diplomats for their heroic effort to evacuate more than 120,000 Americans and Afghan allies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021 Foster Statement on End of War in Afghanistan Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 31, 2021 Stranded Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of House Armed Services Committee - Reps. Lee, Pocan Urge Lower NDAA Spending Levels Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 28, 2021 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday, with all the pain and anger that America felt, this President reminded us what leadership requires by taking responsibility "for all that's happened." What a contrast to Donald Trump, who in the darkest days of the pandemic refused to take any responsibility." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "To meet our moral obligation to save the lives of as many at-risk Afghans as possible, I asked @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas to use parole to expedite entry for Afghans with approved visa petitions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On Bombing Attacks In Afghanistan Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I am praying for the safety of our service members, US citizens, and our Afghan allies in Kabul. These acts of terror and violence cannot deter our evacuation efforts. Our troops and diplomats are doing heroic work under extremely dangerous circumstances." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Rep. Casten Statement on the Kabul Airport Attacks Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 26, 2021 Schakowsky Statement On Bombing At Kabul Airport Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "My heart is with families and loved ones of the service members and other innocent people who have been injured or killed in these heinous acts of terror today in Kabul. My statement:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 LaHood Statement on Deadly Attacks in Kabul Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Durbin Urges Biden Administration To Take Advantage Of Parole To Expedite Evacuation Of Afghans Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Quigley Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "With this deadline fast approaching, our efforts must focus on evacuating as many people, American and Afghan, as possible. Special Immigrant Visa recipients and refugees alike must be made welcome." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Schneider Statement Following Briefings on Afghanistan Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 25, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Marshall Demands Plan to Mitigate President Biden's Afghanistan Crisis Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 24, 2021 Durbin Meets With Afghan Community Members & Resettlement Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - "We must do everything in our power to secure the release of Mark Frerichs before the August 31 evacuation deadline. It would be a tragic failure to leave him behind in Afghanistan." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "We must never forget that we are a nation of immigrants. Now is the time to live up to that proud legacy and welcome Afghan refugees with open arms." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "As we evacuate American citizens and our Afghan civilian allies, we cannot forget our nation's long and proud history of welcoming refugees. I am heartened by the number of local Illinois organizations making preparations to receive refugees. They represent the best of America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Despite the difficult situation on the ground in Afghanistan, the United States has an important responsibility to help every one our Afghan civilian allies and their families get to safety. Ending our mission must include meeting this obligation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for moving swiftly to evacuate American citizens and our Afghan allies amidst an immensely challenging situation in Afghanistan. This is and must remain our top priority right now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Grace Meng (NY-06) Lead 75 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Help Afghan Allies Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the U.S. Department of State - Wexton Urges Administration to Take Concrete Actions to Support the Relocation of At-Risk Afghan Allies Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The United States has a responsibility to evacuate our Afghan civilian allies alongside American citizens. We relied on these brave people for the entirety of our time in Afghanistan--now it is time to prove that they can rely on us." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Shaheen, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration to Immediately Evacuate Afghan SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Recently-Passed SIV Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to David Berger, Marine Corps Commandant - Congressman Biggs Requests Release of Lt. Col. Scheller Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "As the administration rightfully seeks to end the endless wars of the last two decades and restore American leadership on human rights, it should take immediate steps to end lethal force outside of armed conflict. @SenatorLeahy and I are calling on POTUS to make this a priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. - Durbin, Leahy Urge President Biden To End Lethal Force Outside Of War Zones, Revise Nation's Counterterrorism Policies Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Her Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 24, 2021 Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021 Quigley Pandemic Prevention Initiatives Included in National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 23, 2021 Miller Votes NO on "Draft Our Daughters" Defense Bill Rep.Mary Miller
Sept. 23, 2021 Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 23, 2021 Durbin, Leahy, Ossoff Introduce New Legislation To Terminate AUMFs No Later Than 10 Years After Entactment Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2021 Davis, Lahood Announce 183D Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 23, 2021 Bost Votes to Fund Military Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The Constitution is clear--only Congress has the power to declare war. It's time we take that responsibility more seriously. To that end, @SenatorLeahy, @SenOssoff, & I are introducing legislation to ensure no AUMFs last longer than 10 years after they are initially enacted." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2021 Schneider, Williams Introduce Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Support Veteran Entrepreneurship Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2021 Wilson, Schneider and Murphy Introduce the Bipartisan U.S.-Israel Military Technology Cooperation Act Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 13, 2021 Letter to Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Varosha and Turkey Actions Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 12, 2021 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 11, 2021 Quigley Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Jayapal Leads House Lawmakers in Urging Biden to Reduce the Role of Nuclear Weapons Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois has a long and proud history of opening its arms to the most vulnerable among us. Glad to see @GovPritzker has us living up to that legacy by extending a warm welcome to Afghan refugees. We must do our part in Congress to help." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today I spoke about my support for President Biden's decision to end the war in Afghanistan, the longest war in U.S. history. I salute our service members and diplomats for their heroic effort to evacuate more than 120,000 Americans and Afghan allies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021 Foster Statement on End of War in Afghanistan Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 31, 2021 Stranded Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of House Armed Services Committee - Reps. Lee, Pocan Urge Lower NDAA Spending Levels Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 28, 2021 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday, with all the pain and anger that America felt, this President reminded us what leadership requires by taking responsibility "for all that's happened." What a contrast to Donald Trump, who in the darkest days of the pandemic refused to take any responsibility." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "To meet our moral obligation to save the lives of as many at-risk Afghans as possible, I asked @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas to use parole to expedite entry for Afghans with approved visa petitions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On Bombing Attacks In Afghanistan Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I am praying for the safety of our service members, US citizens, and our Afghan allies in Kabul. These acts of terror and violence cannot deter our evacuation efforts. Our troops and diplomats are doing heroic work under extremely dangerous circumstances." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Rep. Casten Statement on the Kabul Airport Attacks Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 26, 2021 Schakowsky Statement On Bombing At Kabul Airport Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "My heart is with families and loved ones of the service members and other innocent people who have been injured or killed in these heinous acts of terror today in Kabul. My statement:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 LaHood Statement on Deadly Attacks in Kabul Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Durbin Urges Biden Administration To Take Advantage Of Parole To Expedite Evacuation Of Afghans Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Quigley Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "With this deadline fast approaching, our efforts must focus on evacuating as many people, American and Afghan, as possible. Special Immigrant Visa recipients and refugees alike must be made welcome." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Schneider Statement Following Briefings on Afghanistan Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 25, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Marshall Demands Plan to Mitigate President Biden's Afghanistan Crisis Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 24, 2021 Durbin Meets With Afghan Community Members & Resettlement Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - "We must do everything in our power to secure the release of Mark Frerichs before the August 31 evacuation deadline. It would be a tragic failure to leave him behind in Afghanistan." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "We must never forget that we are a nation of immigrants. Now is the time to live up to that proud legacy and welcome Afghan refugees with open arms." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "As we evacuate American citizens and our Afghan civilian allies, we cannot forget our nation's long and proud history of welcoming refugees. I am heartened by the number of local Illinois organizations making preparations to receive refugees. They represent the best of America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Despite the difficult situation on the ground in Afghanistan, the United States has an important responsibility to help every one our Afghan civilian allies and their families get to safety. Ending our mission must include meeting this obligation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for moving swiftly to evacuate American citizens and our Afghan allies amidst an immensely challenging situation in Afghanistan. This is and must remain our top priority right now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Grace Meng (NY-06) Lead 75 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Help Afghan Allies Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the U.S. Department of State - Wexton Urges Administration to Take Concrete Actions to Support the Relocation of At-Risk Afghan Allies Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The United States has a responsibility to evacuate our Afghan civilian allies alongside American citizens. We relied on these brave people for the entirety of our time in Afghanistan--now it is time to prove that they can rely on us." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Shaheen, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration to Immediately Evacuate Afghan SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Recently-Passed SIV Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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