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April 10, 2024 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Oversight of the COPS Program Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2024 Durbin Questions COPS Office Director During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Oversight of the COPS Program Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2024 Congressional Black Caucus Rep. Jonathan Jackson
Nov. 8, 2023 -9999 Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2023 Police Reforms Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2023 ABC "This Week" - TRANSCRIPT 'This Week' Transcript 1-29-23: Ben Crump, Sen. Dick Durbin & Rep. Mike Turner Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2022 -9999 Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022 Durbin Statement on President Biden's Executive Order on Effective, Accountable Policing Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "His name was George Floyd. He was a father, a brother, a son, a friend. He died with the knee of a police officer on his neck--an image that haunts me to this day. The injustice of his killing is undeniable, but I hope today's verdict gives his loved ones some semblance of peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth Urge DOJ To Share Update On Civil Rights Investigation Into Murder Of Laquan McDonald Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Statement After Voting Against Defense Spending Bill Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 3, 2021 Duckworth Discusses American Rescue Plan, Voting Rights and Investments in Communities of Color During Tri-County Urban League Town Hall Meeting Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today helped honor Peoria County Veterans at the A Final Salute War Memorial Dedication Ceremony. Today, the third and final addition to the memorial was dedicated, entitled "Lady Liberty: Monument to the First Female Fighter Pilots." In her keynote, Duckworth highlighted the importance of diversity to the strength of our military. Photos from today's event are available here. Key Quotes: "I'm here today because of them. Do you know why I'm also here? I'm here because they didn't care that I was a woman... they didn't care if my name was Tammy or Tommy. They didn't care that I grew up on food stamps. They didn't care that I was Asian-American… or that my mom was an immigrant … these troops respected me because I could do the job that was asked of me, just as I asked of them. And because I was willing to sacrifice whatever was necessary for my country, no matter my gender, race, background or any other attribute, just like they were." "Our differences have always made us a more effective fighting force. Scientific research and four-star generals will tell you the same thing: when everyone looks and acts and thinks the same, you become stuck... flat-footed… insular. Diversity leads to more creative problem-solving and more success. Yes, it does better reflect who we are as a country, of course, but more importantly, it makes us more able to execute our missions downrange in the face of the enemy. And the reality is, we will never be the more perfect union our founders dreamed of until we learn to actually, truly, embrace the power of our diversity." "So even while we may live in the greatest country in the world, even while we may have the most powerful military on the face of the Earth, the truth is, the strength of our Armed Forces and our nation at large isn't just about our defense budget … or the speed of our tanks. No. Our strength, our true strength, is what Abraham Lincoln fought for. It's our values and what we represent to the rest of the world." Duckworth was joined today by Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) Mayor of Peoria Rita Ali, Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board Member Phil Salzer, 182nd Airlift Wing Commander Colonel Daniel McDonugh, Grace Baptist Church Pastor Claude L. White, Jr. and Peoria County Assistant States Attorney Larry Evans, who was a member of Duckworth's unit in Iraq. A Final Salute commemorates all Peoria County Veterans who have served our country since World War II. The sculpture dedicated today resembles a female helicopter pilot from the Gulf War Era, commemorating the first women in combat roles in the military. Duckworth was one of the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Purple Heart recipient, she served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service in 2014 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She is currently a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Chair of the SASC Airland Subcommittee. Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2021 Duckworth Commemorates Juneteenth in Chicago Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 17, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on Adoption of Juneteenth as Federal Holiday Rep. Robin Kelly
June 10, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With Voices For Progress Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on First Anniversary of George Floyd Murder Rep. Robin Kelly
May 25, 2021 Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 10, 2024 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Oversight of the COPS Program Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2024 Durbin Questions COPS Office Director During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Oversight of the COPS Program Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2024 Congressional Black Caucus Rep.Jonathan Jackson
Nov. 8, 2023 -9999 Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2023 Police Reforms Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2023 ABC "This Week" - TRANSCRIPT 'This Week' Transcript 1-29-23: Ben Crump, Sen. Dick Durbin & Rep. Mike Turner Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2022 -9999 Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022 Durbin Statement on President Biden's Executive Order on Effective, Accountable Policing Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "His name was George Floyd. He was a father, a brother, a son, a friend. He died with the knee of a police officer on his neck--an image that haunts me to this day. The injustice of his killing is undeniable, but I hope today's verdict gives his loved ones some semblance of peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth Urge DOJ To Share Update On Civil Rights Investigation Into Murder Of Laquan McDonald Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Statement After Voting Against Defense Spending Bill Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 3, 2021 Duckworth Discusses American Rescue Plan, Voting Rights and Investments in Communities of Color During Tri-County Urban League Town Hall Meeting Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today helped honor Peoria County Veterans at the A Final Salute War Memorial Dedication Ceremony. Today, the third and final addition to the memorial was dedicated, entitled "Lady Liberty: Monument to the First Female Fighter Pilots." In her keynote, Duckworth highlighted the importance of diversity to the strength of our military. Photos from today's event are available here. Key Quotes: "I'm here today because of them. Do you know why I'm also here? I'm here because they didn't care that I was a woman... they didn't care if my name was Tammy or Tommy. They didn't care that I grew up on food stamps. They didn't care that I was Asian-American… or that my mom was an immigrant … these troops respected me because I could do the job that was asked of me, just as I asked of them. And because I was willing to sacrifice whatever was necessary for my country, no matter my gender, race, background or any other attribute, just like they were." "Our differences have always made us a more effective fighting force. Scientific research and four-star generals will tell you the same thing: when everyone looks and acts and thinks the same, you become stuck... flat-footed… insular. Diversity leads to more creative problem-solving and more success. Yes, it does better reflect who we are as a country, of course, but more importantly, it makes us more able to execute our missions downrange in the face of the enemy. And the reality is, we will never be the more perfect union our founders dreamed of until we learn to actually, truly, embrace the power of our diversity." "So even while we may live in the greatest country in the world, even while we may have the most powerful military on the face of the Earth, the truth is, the strength of our Armed Forces and our nation at large isn't just about our defense budget … or the speed of our tanks. No. Our strength, our true strength, is what Abraham Lincoln fought for. It's our values and what we represent to the rest of the world." Duckworth was joined today by Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) Mayor of Peoria Rita Ali, Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board Member Phil Salzer, 182nd Airlift Wing Commander Colonel Daniel McDonugh, Grace Baptist Church Pastor Claude L. White, Jr. and Peoria County Assistant States Attorney Larry Evans, who was a member of Duckworth's unit in Iraq. A Final Salute commemorates all Peoria County Veterans who have served our country since World War II. The sculpture dedicated today resembles a female helicopter pilot from the Gulf War Era, commemorating the first women in combat roles in the military. Duckworth was one of the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Purple Heart recipient, she served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service in 2014 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She is currently a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Chair of the SASC Airland Subcommittee. Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2021 Duckworth Commemorates Juneteenth in Chicago Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 17, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on Adoption of Juneteenth as Federal Holiday Rep.Robin Kelly
June 10, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With Voices For Progress Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on First Anniversary of George Floyd Murder Rep.Robin Kelly
May 25, 2021 Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke Sen.Dick Durbin
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