I think we learned a lesson and paid a bitter price when we put troops on the ground on a long-term basis in Iraq and Afghanistan. Let us support a homegrown, indigenous, and locally inspired effort to bring stability to… — 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
Magazine clips with more than 10 rounds should be prohibited from civilian use. — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
With every new corporate inversion, the tax burden increases on the rest of us to pay what these corporations don't. — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
Let me tell you, the first president to recognize the state of Israel was Harry Truman, a Democrat. And every president since, Democrat and… — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
