"As a public official, when I take a position, I stand up to explain and defend it. I file annual financial disclosures, campaign finance reports, and have to face the scrutiny of public opinion."
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Dick Durbin, born on November 21, 1944, in East St. Louis, Illinois, has served as a stalwart Democratic voice in the U.S. Senate since 1997. As the Senate Majority Whip, Durbin has played a pivotal role in shaping legislation on issues such as healthcare, immigration, and civil rights. A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, he began his political journey in the Illinois state legislature. Durbin's enduring commitment to bipartisanship and social justice has left an indelible mark on American politics, embodying the spirit of public service.
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"There is no room for legal hair-splitting when it comes to the humane treatment of detainees - not in a nation founded on the rule of law and respect for human rights."
Dick Durbin"Before I was elected to Congress, I worked in a courtroom. For years, I defended doctors and hospitals, and for years, I sued them on behalf of people who were victims of medical malpractice."
Dick Durbin"You know, the purpose of reconciliation is to avoid the filibuster. The filibuster is an effort to talk something to death."
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