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?

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The United States incarcerates more of its citizens than any othe... by Dick Durbin

The United States incarcerates more of its citizens than any other country on earth.

I can tell you that I know Chuck pretty well. I have listened to him carefully and heard his comments about the negotiations carefully, i always expected him to be against the agreement. This didn't come as a major shock or surprise.

I can tell you this: I have great respect for Joe Biden -- a former colleague in the Senate (who) served us a vice president. He's an extraordinary person and I count him as a dear friend, he owes it to himself and his family to take a hard look at this.

On the Record with Greta Van Susteren. we offered the prime minister an opportunity to balance the politically divisive invitation from Speaker Boehner.

We offered the Prime Minister an opportunity to balance the politically divisive invitation from Speaker Boehner with a private meeting with Democrats who are committed to keeping the bipartisan support of Israel strong.

I think now's the time to do it, but we ought to do it in a thoug... by Dick Durbin

I think now's the time to do it, but we ought to do it in a thoughtful way.

I think now's the time to do it, but we ought to do it in a thoughtful way, we've got to find some tax relief for them (lower- and middle-income Americans) if we increase that gas tax.

Whether you agree or disagree with privatization, two things are obvious. First, taxpayers need to be asking more and better questions before handing over control of critical public assets like a highway, an airport, or a parking meter concession. And second, Uncle Sam is being played for a sucker.

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We've had enough with loopholes in our gun laws that allow dangerous people to get their hands on guns.

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We happen to believe that emissions going into the atmosphere are not good for us as humans or Mother Earth.

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We've had enough with the gun shows where you can buy from private sellers with no FBI background check.

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Sunlight is better than secrecy when it comes to making laws. by Dick Durbin

Sunlight is better than secrecy when it comes to making laws.

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We need to respect free speech, but we need to respect one anothe... by Dick Durbin

We need to respect free speech, but we need to respect one another's rights to free speech, too.

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America wins when the voiceless have a seat at the table, when the vulnerable are protected, and when working families have the same political clout as the wealthy.

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Every day seems to bring news about another for-profit college scam. Hundreds of thousands of students have been deceived, misled, and harassed into enrolling at these schools where they end up with a mountain of debt and a worthless degree.

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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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The swipe fee reform law that Congress enacted in 2010 was a huge step forward in bringing transparency, competition, and choice to a debit card system that had been rigged by Visa, MasterCard, and the banks.

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Certain classes of weapons that are strictly military and have no useful purpose in sport, hunting, or self-defense should not be legally sold.

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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.

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In the fast-changing, information-filled world of the Internet, you never know what you might find. Maybe you'll discover a great price on an airline ticket, or maybe you'll come across that quote you've been racking your brain for.

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