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Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The Cambodian government's oppression of political opposition must end. I'm joining @SenMarkey & @SenTedCruz in calling on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to release his political prisoners and restore basic freedoms to the country's democratic process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Racism & hatred have no place in our society, and the rise in hate crimes is more proof that Congress must act to stem the rising tide of violent white supremacism. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act would enhance the federal government's efforts to prevent domestic terrorism." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Ahead Of President Trump's Meeting With Erdogan, Durbin & Senate Democrats Press President Trump For Comprehensive Plan That Addresses Unanswered Questions About Admin's Efforts To Counter ISIS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I hope Sec. Pompeo upheld American values & raised human rights--including accountability for Khashoggi's murder, & the politically-motivated detentions of women's rights activists Samar & Loujain, human rights defenders Raif & Waleed, and American citizen Dr. Walid Fitaihi." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I was pleased when the trumped-up charges against Equatorial Guinean cartoonist Ramon Esono were dropped last year--and even more delighted to meet with him this fall. I urge President Obiang of Equatorial Guinea to do the same with jailed human rights leader Joaquin Elo Ayeto." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Families from Deportation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 New Democrat Coalition statement on Trump's decision to begin the withdrawal process from the Paris Climate Accord Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Troubling to see Antiguan Prime Minister Browne convey legitimacy to Maduro while he arrests & tortures his opposition & millions of Venezuelans flee in hunger & desperation. When will the proud democracies of our Caribbean neighbors stop enabling Maduro's criminal regime?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Statement On Poland's Entry Into Visa Waiver Program Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Shares Support For Venezuelan President Juan Guiado, Receives Update On Current Situation Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Once Again Calls On Congress To Pass Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin To Leader McConnell: Protect Dreamers & Call A Vote On The Dream And Promise Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. is breaking with bipartisan tradition & permanently damaging our ability to accept the most vulnerable refugees. I'm joining my @JudiciaryDems colleagues in asking Sec. Pompeo & DHS for a briefing on the impact of Pres. Trump's dismal refugee resettlement goal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over the years, I've gone the Senate floor more than 100 times to tell the stories of #Dreamers. Today, I shared the story of Ernestor De La Rosa from Dodge City, Kansas. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to speak with interim Venezuelan President Guaidó, who has shown remarkable courage & determination to forge a better future for the Venezuelan people. I will continue to support his efforts while pushing the Trump Admin. to grant TPS to Venezuelans in the US." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Hyde Park Herald - We Have an Obligation to Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Our elections are under attack. But Senator McConnell & the GOP continue to refuse to pass any meaningful legislation to address this threat. We must end the legislative graveyard in the Senate and secure our elections. Our democracy is at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "It's insulting that Republicans are claiming that any failure to pass the Defense Appropriations bill will jeopardize pay raises for our troops. It's also simply untrue--a distraction from their own attempts to divert money away from our military to build the President's wall." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Great to meet with Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. @kareraas today to discuss the state of international affairs and the long-standing US-Norway partnership." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The American people want Congress to address gun violence. They want us to secure our elections. Well--the House did just that, passing legislation to address both issues. But Senator McConnell won't even let us vote on them in the Senate--his legislative graveyard goes on." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "A month has now passed since @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorTomUdall, @SenatorBaldwin, @PattyMurray, @SenFeinstein, and I called on the @DOD_IG to review the DoD's role in delaying military aid to Ukraine. We need to know DoD's role in slow-rolling these funds." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to announce today with @SenDuckworth, @RepCheri, & @daveloebsack the addition of 50 new jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal, which has long been a critical asset for both our national security & the economy of the Quad Cities region." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack Announce Addition Of 50 Jobs At Rock Island Arsenal Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Durbin: NAFTA 2.0 Is A Trojan Horse Giveaway To Big Pharma Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The Cambodian government's oppression of political opposition must end. I'm joining @SenMarkey & @SenTedCruz in calling on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to release his political prisoners and restore basic freedoms to the country's democratic process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Racism & hatred have no place in our society, and the rise in hate crimes is more proof that Congress must act to stem the rising tide of violent white supremacism. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act would enhance the federal government's efforts to prevent domestic terrorism." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Ahead Of President Trump's Meeting With Erdogan, Durbin & Senate Democrats Press President Trump For Comprehensive Plan That Addresses Unanswered Questions About Admin's Efforts To Counter ISIS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I hope Sec. Pompeo upheld American values & raised human rights--including accountability for Khashoggi's murder, & the politically-motivated detentions of women's rights activists Samar & Loujain, human rights defenders Raif & Waleed, and American citizen Dr. Walid Fitaihi." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I was pleased when the trumped-up charges against Equatorial Guinean cartoonist Ramon Esono were dropped last year--and even more delighted to meet with him this fall. I urge President Obiang of Equatorial Guinea to do the same with jailed human rights leader Joaquin Elo Ayeto." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Families from Deportation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 New Democrat Coalition statement on Trump's decision to begin the withdrawal process from the Paris Climate Accord Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Troubling to see Antiguan Prime Minister Browne convey legitimacy to Maduro while he arrests & tortures his opposition & millions of Venezuelans flee in hunger & desperation. When will the proud democracies of our Caribbean neighbors stop enabling Maduro's criminal regime?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Statement On Poland's Entry Into Visa Waiver Program Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Shares Support For Venezuelan President Juan Guiado, Receives Update On Current Situation Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Once Again Calls On Congress To Pass Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin To Leader McConnell: Protect Dreamers & Call A Vote On The Dream And Promise Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. is breaking with bipartisan tradition & permanently damaging our ability to accept the most vulnerable refugees. I'm joining my @JudiciaryDems colleagues in asking Sec. Pompeo & DHS for a briefing on the impact of Pres. Trump's dismal refugee resettlement goal." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over the years, I've gone the Senate floor more than 100 times to tell the stories of #Dreamers. Today, I shared the story of Ernestor De La Rosa from Dodge City, Kansas. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to speak with interim Venezuelan President Guaidó, who has shown remarkable courage & determination to forge a better future for the Venezuelan people. I will continue to support his efforts while pushing the Trump Admin. to grant TPS to Venezuelans in the US." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Hyde Park Herald - We Have an Obligation to Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Our elections are under attack. But Senator McConnell & the GOP continue to refuse to pass any meaningful legislation to address this threat. We must end the legislative graveyard in the Senate and secure our elections. Our democracy is at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "It's insulting that Republicans are claiming that any failure to pass the Defense Appropriations bill will jeopardize pay raises for our troops. It's also simply untrue--a distraction from their own attempts to divert money away from our military to build the President's wall." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Great to meet with Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. @kareraas today to discuss the state of international affairs and the long-standing US-Norway partnership." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The American people want Congress to address gun violence. They want us to secure our elections. Well--the House did just that, passing legislation to address both issues. But Senator McConnell won't even let us vote on them in the Senate--his legislative graveyard goes on." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "A month has now passed since @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorTomUdall, @SenatorBaldwin, @PattyMurray, @SenFeinstein, and I called on the @DOD_IG to review the DoD's role in delaying military aid to Ukraine. We need to know DoD's role in slow-rolling these funds." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to announce today with @SenDuckworth, @RepCheri, & @daveloebsack the addition of 50 new jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal, which has long been a critical asset for both our national security & the economy of the Quad Cities region." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack Announce Addition Of 50 Jobs At Rock Island Arsenal Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Durbin: NAFTA 2.0 Is A Trojan Horse Giveaway To Big Pharma Sen.Dick Durbin
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