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Dick Durbin's Public Statements on Issue: Arts, Entertainment, and History

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10/28/2022 Tweet - "My thoughts this morning are with @SpeakerPelosi 's family and her husband, Paul Pelosi, who was subjected to a brutal and deliberate attack in their home. Loretta and I are thinking of you and praying for your recovery. Violence is never acceptable."
10/21/2022 Tweet - "I'm here at Roberts Temple because telling Emmett Till's story is an important part of our history. That's why @SenDuckworth & I introduced the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act to add this site as a unit of the National Park System."
08/31/2022 Tweet - "I'm sorry, but I can't join a chorus of fond Gorbachev memories. In January 1991, his Soviet tanks rolled into my mother's homeland & killed 14 innocent Lithuanians standing in defense of their TV tower & democracy. Like Putin, Gorbachev used barbarism to try to destroy freedom."
08/01/2022 Tweet - Why I'm a Willson Contreras fan no matter what: After the World Series win, he came to see me and gave me an autographed bat as a thank you for helping his family. Remembering to say thank you is always classy."
07/04/2022 Tweet - "Happy 4th of July! While this is a difficult chapter in American history, it's important to remember the progress we've made as a nation, and the work that still remains."
06/28/2022 Tweet - "This bipartisan request for information will help inform the Committee about the impact of this antitrust exemption, especially when it comes to Minor League and international prospects. We need to make sure that all professional ballplayers get to play on a fair and level field."
04/29/2022 Tweet - "I'm honored to accept the Graham Taylor Champion of Change Award at today's @ChicagoCommons Spring Luncheon. I commend Chicago Commons for their dedication to empower individuals to overcome barriers and create better futures for themselves and their families."
04/28/2022 Tweet - On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the millions of Jews and other innocent people whose lives were stolen by the hatred of the Holocaust. May we never again allow ourselves to turn a blind eye to such atrocities and crimes against humanity."
04/19/2022 Tweet - "Yesterday I spoke at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to discuss the $10.2 million in federal funding I secured for the @IL_Natl_Guard and their Base Civil Engineer Complex for the 183rd Air National Guard Wing."
04/09/2022 Tweet - "Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Bataan Death March during WWII and National Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day. On this day, & always, we remember the sacrifice and courage of American POWs and recommit ourselves to doing everything we can to support them at home."
04/02/2022 Tweet - "Wishing a blessed and peaceful Ramadan to all the Muslims celebrating in Illinois and across the world. #RamadanMubarak"
03/23/2022 Tweet - "Today, we lost a true public servant. A refugee herself, Secretary Albright was a glass ceiling breaker, a champion for democracy and human rights, and a true model of what it means to be an American diplomat. May her legacy serve as a guiding light to future generations."
03/08/2022 Tweet - "Empowering women around the world will make life better for everyone. On International Women's Day, we recognize the amazing achievements and contributions of women throughout history. And we recommit ourselves to lifting up future generations of women leaders. #IWD2022"
03/07/2022 Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America."
03/07/2022 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission."
02/21/2022 Tweet - "Paul Farmer had a great mind and an even greater heart. He gave his skills and his life to serving and saving some of the poorest people on Earth. I am proud to count him as a policy partner and a longtime friend."
01/27/2022 Tweet: On #HolocaustRemembranceDay we remember the 6 million Jews and many others murdered in the Holocaust. With hatred and antisemitism on the rise globally, we must remind ourselves to always stand up and speak out when others are suffering.
12/29/2021 Tweet - "I will be joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss the passing of my friend, Harry Reid. Make sure you tune in."
12/28/2021 Tweet - "Harry Reid was the best. A humble man who never forgot his Searchlight roots. A boxer who had a caring heart. A loyal friend who stood by you through thick and thin. A lucky man who found the love of his life in high school and lived his life with her."
12/28/2021 Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He led a remarkable life and should serve as an inspiration to us all. May he rest in peace."
12/09/2021 Tweet - "Bob Dole was a patriot and public servant. As we gather in the Capitol to honor his life today, I hope we can all look back on the legacy he left behind as an example of how to best serve this nation. May he rest in peace."
12/06/2021 Tweet - "I join the nation in mourning the passing of Bob Dole today. By joining forces with Democrats to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act, his service to this country reminds us of a better day in America. May he rest in peace."
12/06/2021 Tweet - "A great day for baseball. Minnie Miñoso, Buck O'Neil, and Bud Fowler should have been in the Hall of Fame years ago. They are legends of the game and it is good to see they are finally getting the recognition they deserve."
12/06/2021 Tweet - "As a Springfield resident, I believe we must preserve the history of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area for future generations to learn about our nation's history. I'm proud to introduce a bill to ensure the ALNHA is authorized for another 15 years."
11/18/2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow is the 158th anniversary of Pres. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. As we look forward to Thanksgiving, we should all try to hear the "mystic chords of memory" that unite us as one people. Our democracy will not endure if we see each other as enemies rather than friends."
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