Bipartisan Legislative Advocacy
Dick Durbin consistently positions himself as a key player in bipartisan legislative efforts across various policy areas, particularly immigration, social media regulation, and education. This narrative persists due to his ongoing commitment to collaboration with both parties, highlighting his role in addressing pressing national issues while advocating for reforms that protect American interests and promote human rights.
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Dick Durbin“This ought to be a call to action to this committee to respond on the Senate floor and actually legislate for a change instead of what we do day after day, legislate for the benefit of these children and our grandchildren.”
Dick Durbin“I was surprised and disappointed. If you ask the American people in Illinois or other states, do you want to do everything you can to end this war we have with drugs and narcotics? Of course they're going to say yes, and I would join that chorus. But we want to do it the legal way, the right way, and we want to do it with the kind of reputation the United States has earned over the years.”
Host / other voice“the panel's ranking Democrat, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, joining Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley, the committee chair, to unveil a package of new bills targeting online sexual extortion and sentencing laws.”
Dick Durbin“This is my last year in the Senate. This is my last opportunity as a senator to make it the law. Over the years, I've met hundreds of amazing dreamers who are American in every sense of the world were except on paper.”
Host / other voice“The biggest difference, if we're talking about the warrant requirement, is that the Dick Durbin bill allows the government to run the query first without getting a warrant.”
Dick Durbin“I think protecting children is an avenue that should be pursued. No, you don't. I won't rule out some sort of limitation in sales or distribution or use of those devices.”
Dick Durbin“It was under President Ronald Reagan and a Democratic Congress, worked with that president, and bought 50 years of solvency for Social Security.”
Host / other voice“Dick Durbin and I together introduced this resolution. We took it to the Senate floor, and this week it passed 100 to nothing.”
Host / other voice“Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is among those leading an effort to end Section 230, which shields social media companies from responsibility for what people post on their sites.”
Host / other voice“it's a lot like Dick Durbin's bill from last year as $2598. We think Jim Jordan could get that sucker passed through the house in no time on a bipartisan basis.”
Dick Durbin“To those dreamers who've been with me in this fight, I promise to do everything in my power to fight for you and your future every day that I'm here. As I said to you many times, I'm not giving up on you. Don't give up on me.”
Host / other voice“Dick Durbin says the legislation would allow non-citizens without lawful status who were brought to the U.S. as children and meet certain education, military service, or work requirements to earn lawful permanent residents.”
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15 weeks · 23 episodesDick Durbin is mentioned in the context of a discussion about proposed changes to the nation's payment system that could benefit large corporate retailers at the expense of everyday Americans. The Electronic Payments Coalition criticizes Dick Durbin and Senator Roger Marshall for their mandates, suggesting that these changes would compromise credit card security and protections. The segment highlights concerns over the implications of such legislation on consumer safety and financial security.
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin discussed the likelihood of a housing bill becoming law despite President Trump's opposition, emphasizing the bipartisan support for the 21st Century Road to Housing Act. He highlighted the challenges faced by potential homebuyers, noting that the average age of first-time buyers has risen to over 40. Dick Durbin also pointed out a key provision in the bill aimed at limiting corporate purchases of single-family homes.
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin discussed a housing bill that he believes is likely to become law despite President Trump's refusal to sign it until Congress addresses his voting security bill. Dick Durbin emphasized the bipartisan support for the housing measure, which includes provisions to limit corporate purchases of single-family homes. He highlighted the challenges faced by potential homebuyers in America today, noting the increasing average age of first-time homebuyers.
“U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says a housing bill is likely to become law even though President Trump is holding it hostage.”
“Dick Durbin told reporters there's too much bipartisan support for the measure that has elements even the president supports.”
“Dick Durbin says he believes the best part of the bill is a limit on big corporation's efforts to buy up single-family homes.”
“That tells you what a hardship it is to come up with the money for a home in America these days.”
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