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Oct. 6, 2018 Tweet - "If there are serious questions about a nominee's temperament, credibility, or judgment -- as there clearly are for Brett Kavanaugh -- we owe a duty of caution. We should give the benefit of the doubt to protecting the integrity of the Supreme Court." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Confirmation to The Supreme Court Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 5, 2018 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The vote today was distressing for so many Americans who have survived sexual assault and encountered doubts about their experience. For survivors who are hurting tonight, I want you to know that we hear you, and we believe you. And if you need support, help is available." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "This is not a step the ABA takes lightly. It shows the depth of concern about the temperament of the man the Senate is considering for a lifetime judicial appointment." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "With so much at stake, we should not confirm a nominee to the Court unless we are sure that the nominee's qualifications are beyond question. I do not have that confidence in Brett Kavanaugh. I will vote no on advancing his nomination today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Justice Stevens is right -- temperament matters. Judge Kavanaugh made partisan statements last week that I never thought I would hear from a nominee seeking a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - CPC Urges Withdrawal of Judge Kavanaugh's Nomination and Vows to Exercise House Oversight on Perjury Allegations Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans rigged the investigation of sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh so the FBI couldn't follow the facts where they led. This does a disservice to Dr. Ford, Deborah Ramirez, all sexual assault survivors, and the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump belittled and ridiculed Dr. Blasey Ford at a political rally last night. He is sending a clear message to sexual assault survivors: if you have the courage to come forward, I will mock you and attack your credibility. Will Senate Republicans condemn this outrage?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On President's Attack On Dr. Ford: "To Understand Why Women Fear Reporting Sexual Assaults, One Need Look No Further Than The Oval Office" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans must not "plow right through" the FBI investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. This is too important." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must not interfere with the FBI's ability to follow the facts and get to the truth. We need to let the career professionals at the FBI do their job without partisan political interference." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Letter to US Senators - Oppose Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Nomination, Citing Threat to Women's Health Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I've never seen as partisan a statement by a federal judicial nominee as I saw from Judge Kavanaugh last week. He claimed that he bore "no ill will" towards Dr. Ford, then turned right around and called her allegations, "a calculated and orchestrated political hit."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "It has been hard to take Judge Kavanaugh's testimony at his word, on matters both large and small. That matters a lot when we are evaluating a nominee's judgment, temperament, and integrity." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President, and the Hon. Christoper Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI Must Investigate All 3 Credible Allegations Of Sexual Assault Against Judge Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "In investigating the allegations against Judge Kavanaugh, the FBI must be allowed to follow the facts where they lead and interview all relevant witnesses. The White House should disclose what limits it placed on the FBI so there is full transparency for the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2018 Statement From Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Of The Oversight Committee On FBI Investigation Of Judge Kavanaugh Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 28, 2018 Quigley: Thank You, Dr. Ford. Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 28, 2018 Durbin: I Believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Will Oppose Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's Nominee To The Supreme Court Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The American Bar Association does not make decisions like this lightly. A neutral, professional FBI investigation is our best path forward on the Kavanaugh nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 6, 2018 Tweet - "If there are serious questions about a nominee's temperament, credibility, or judgment -- as there clearly are for Brett Kavanaugh -- we owe a duty of caution. We should give the benefit of the doubt to protecting the integrity of the Supreme Court." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Confirmation to The Supreme Court Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 5, 2018 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The vote today was distressing for so many Americans who have survived sexual assault and encountered doubts about their experience. For survivors who are hurting tonight, I want you to know that we hear you, and we believe you. And if you need support, help is available." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "This is not a step the ABA takes lightly. It shows the depth of concern about the temperament of the man the Senate is considering for a lifetime judicial appointment." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "With so much at stake, we should not confirm a nominee to the Court unless we are sure that the nominee's qualifications are beyond question. I do not have that confidence in Brett Kavanaugh. I will vote no on advancing his nomination today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Justice Stevens is right -- temperament matters. Judge Kavanaugh made partisan statements last week that I never thought I would hear from a nominee seeking a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - CPC Urges Withdrawal of Judge Kavanaugh's Nomination and Vows to Exercise House Oversight on Perjury Allegations Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans rigged the investigation of sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh so the FBI couldn't follow the facts where they led. This does a disservice to Dr. Ford, Deborah Ramirez, all sexual assault survivors, and the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump belittled and ridiculed Dr. Blasey Ford at a political rally last night. He is sending a clear message to sexual assault survivors: if you have the courage to come forward, I will mock you and attack your credibility. Will Senate Republicans condemn this outrage?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On President's Attack On Dr. Ford: "To Understand Why Women Fear Reporting Sexual Assaults, One Need Look No Further Than The Oval Office" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans must not "plow right through" the FBI investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. This is too important." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must not interfere with the FBI's ability to follow the facts and get to the truth. We need to let the career professionals at the FBI do their job without partisan political interference." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Letter to US Senators - Oppose Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Nomination, Citing Threat to Women's Health Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I've never seen as partisan a statement by a federal judicial nominee as I saw from Judge Kavanaugh last week. He claimed that he bore "no ill will" towards Dr. Ford, then turned right around and called her allegations, "a calculated and orchestrated political hit."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "It has been hard to take Judge Kavanaugh's testimony at his word, on matters both large and small. That matters a lot when we are evaluating a nominee's judgment, temperament, and integrity." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President, and the Hon. Christoper Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI Must Investigate All 3 Credible Allegations Of Sexual Assault Against Judge Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "In investigating the allegations against Judge Kavanaugh, the FBI must be allowed to follow the facts where they lead and interview all relevant witnesses. The White House should disclose what limits it placed on the FBI so there is full transparency for the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2018 Statement From Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Of The Oversight Committee On FBI Investigation Of Judge Kavanaugh Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 28, 2018 Quigley: Thank You, Dr. Ford. Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 28, 2018 Durbin: I Believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Will Oppose Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's Nominee To The Supreme Court Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The American Bar Association does not make decisions like this lightly. A neutral, professional FBI investigation is our best path forward on the Kavanaugh nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
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