Illinois Senator Paul Simon, once said "The test for a Supreme Court nominee is not where he stands on any one specific issue. The test is this: Will you use your power on the court to restrict freedom or expand it?"

Dick Durbin

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I don’t want to let the entire package break down over that issue.

I'll tell you, I voted for both in the past because I have to measure it against the value of the package itself, build Back Better is the future for many working families. It gives them a chance to finally break away from the inequality in our economy and to have some optimism about the future. So, I don't want to let the package break down over that issue.

This would be deadly to our economy. It would cost us six million jobs.

It may be the first time in history that that's happened.

If Dick Durbin thinks Dick Durbin's going to score political points by defaulting on America's debt for the first time in history, Senator McConnell is wrong.

Every vote counts when it comes to getting to this majority. And concessions will be made. And we're certain of that.

Unfortunately we can't find the language to clear for the reconciliation.

It shocks the conscience when those failures come from law enforcement itself.

We believe immigration is a critical element in reconciliation for three reasons, first reason: How many years have we all complained that the immigration system in America is broken and needs to be fixed?

At a time when public confidence in government institutions has greatly eroded, we must examine not just the constitutional impact of allowing the Texas law to take effect, but also the conservative Court's abuse of the shadow docket.

The President was looking for a green light from an attorney general. Bill Barr reached a point where Bill Barr couldn't do it anymore. And Jeffrey Rosen stepped in, and Jeffrey Rosen was not prepared to do it. And The President said,' we will find another one,'.

We're going to do our best to ask Jeffrey Clark to come in and tell the story from Jeffrey Clark point of view.

We need more time for all the nominations we have.

ATF needs a Senate-confirmed leader, and Mr. Chipman is well-qualified and has been extensively vetted for the role. He deserves to be confirmed.

Given the stark racial disparities in our criminal justice system, this would cause the most harm to Black and brown families and communities already harmed by mass incarceration, children should not be forced to go hungry because a parent is incarcerated.

As I say, the important thing for me is what's in it and how -- is it paid for. So far, the content seems reasonable, and it is paid for and I think that's, that's the important part of the proposal.

I certainly have a few more questions.

In acknowledgment of the threats they face in aiding the Dick Durbin, we must extend and expand the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program in order to ensure their safety and the safety of their families.

I would hope we can resolve it soon, there comes a time when we have to say,' This just isn't going to happen.'.

I'm going to stand by John Kerry.