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Nov. 15, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Administrator for the Agency for International Development - Meng and Ros-lehtinen Urge USAID to Prioritize Gender Equality and Women and Girls' Empowerment Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - House Dems Slam Proposed State Dept. Censorship on Women's Health Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for the Resignation of Secretary Nielsen Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Letter to Vice President Michael Pence - Raise Plight of Rohingya During East Asia Summit Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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 - "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. 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. 8, 2018 Casten Statement on Thousand Oaks Shooting Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "A federal appeals court today called Pres. Trump ending DACA & deporting these young people "cruel and wasteful." Pres. Trump cannot explain this away as national security. It's a hateful policy aimed at innocent young people. Our President should remember his own family's story." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration continues to do everything in its power to end #DACA and deport #Dreamers who came here as children. They have so much to contribute to the only country they call home. Congress must pass my bipartisan #DreamAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "End U.S. taxpayer and military support of the Saudi war in Yemen. There are no winners when so many innocent people are killed." Sen. Dick Durbin
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 Durbin Statement On One-Week Anniversary Of The Worst Ant-Semitic Attack In U.S. History Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Sens. Menendez, Blumenthal Lead Group of 31 Senators in Letter to Pompeo Opposing Elimination of Women's Rights Report Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Smith Leads House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Trump Border Deployment Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration has given a shameful pass to Saudi Arabia, and has not stood up for American values abroad. Will Saudi Arabia be held accountable for its barbaric premeditated murder of Jamal Khashoggi?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Senators Demand Classified Briefing on U.S. Intelligence Community's Knowledge of Saudi Threats Against Jamal Khashoggi Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Foster Statement on Report that Trump wants to End Birthright Citizenship Rep. Bill Foster
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It's past time to end U.S. military and taxpayer support of Saudi Arabia's disastrous war in Yemen. A staggering loss of innocent life." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "I stand in solidarity with my good friends at @HIASrefugees. They responded to the rejection of Jewish refugees during the Holocaust by leading America to a more welcoming approach to refugees. They are acting on their faith and fighting for American values." 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
Date Title Politician
Nov. 15, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Administrator for the Agency for International Development - Meng and Ros-lehtinen Urge USAID to Prioritize Gender Equality and Women and Girls' Empowerment Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - House Dems Slam Proposed State Dept. Censorship on Women's Health Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for the Resignation of Secretary Nielsen Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Letter to Vice President Michael Pence - Raise Plight of Rohingya During East Asia Summit Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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 - "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. 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. 8, 2018 Casten Statement on Thousand Oaks Shooting Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "A federal appeals court today called Pres. Trump ending DACA & deporting these young people "cruel and wasteful." Pres. Trump cannot explain this away as national security. It's a hateful policy aimed at innocent young people. Our President should remember his own family's story." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration continues to do everything in its power to end #DACA and deport #Dreamers who came here as children. They have so much to contribute to the only country they call home. Congress must pass my bipartisan #DreamAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "End U.S. taxpayer and military support of the Saudi war in Yemen. There are no winners when so many innocent people are killed." Sen.Dick Durbin
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 Durbin Statement On One-Week Anniversary Of The Worst Ant-Semitic Attack In U.S. History Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Sens. Menendez, Blumenthal Lead Group of 31 Senators in Letter to Pompeo Opposing Elimination of Women's Rights Report Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Smith Leads House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Trump Border Deployment Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration has given a shameful pass to Saudi Arabia, and has not stood up for American values abroad. Will Saudi Arabia be held accountable for its barbaric premeditated murder of Jamal Khashoggi?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Senators Demand Classified Briefing on U.S. Intelligence Community's Knowledge of Saudi Threats Against Jamal Khashoggi Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Foster Statement on Report that Trump wants to End Birthright Citizenship Rep.Bill Foster
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It's past time to end U.S. military and taxpayer support of Saudi Arabia's disastrous war in Yemen. A staggering loss of innocent life." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "I stand in solidarity with my good friends at @HIASrefugees. They responded to the rejection of Jewish refugees during the Holocaust by leading America to a more welcoming approach to refugees. They are acting on their faith and fighting for American values." 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
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