In my lifetime, it's the Supreme Court, not Congress, that integrated our public schools, that allowed people of different races to marry,… — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
When we engage in the critical decisions about our nation's future budgets, I want progressive voices at the table to argue that… — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
Justice O'Connor was the fifth vote to uphold the time-honored principle, which bears repeating, of separation of church and state. There was… — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
Justice [Sandra Day] O'Connor has been the critical decisive vote on many issues that go to the heart of who we are… — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
We all make mistakes. But I'm lucky. Being from Illinois and from the Midwest, we believe in pretty basic fairness. Once you've… — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
We believe that there are aspects of border security that Democrats and Republicans can agree on. — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
When you're talking about long-term deficit reduction, $4 trillion worth, entitlement reform needs to be part of it. — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
As a government lawyer, Samuel Alito wrote that he personally believe very strongly the Constitution does not protect the right to an abortion. — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
We've had enough with the gun traffickers and straw purchasers who buy guns out of state and sell them out of the trunks of… — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
Having billions of dollars immediately available to plug budget holes without raising taxes is very appealing. And to the delight of Wall Street investors,… — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
It is a challenge to all of us, and it's a challenge we need to meet, to make sure the Quincy Veterans' Home is,… — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
Reducing and removing greenhouse gas emissions spares our planet from the well-documented degradation that we are witnessing on a global basis. — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
It is tough to run for public office and face an opponent, to decide on issues what is the best thing, then face the… — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
We ought to deal with Social Security in a separate conversation that is not part of deficit reduction. — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
I have thought about this issue of abortion time and again. It is not an easy issue for most people. I came to believe… — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
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