There is also the issue of personal privacy when it comes the executive power. Throughout our nation's history, whether it was habeas corpus during the Civil War, Alien and Sedition Acts in World War I, or Japanese internment camps in… — 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 over the years that a woman should be able to make this agonizing decision with her doctor and her family and her conscience, and that we should be very careful that we don't make that decision… — Dick Durbin Copy Share
