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Meantly / Dick Durbin
Rhetoric profile
Dick Durbin
Across 54 statements tracked since 24 Sept 2026, Dick Durbin's most frequent rhetorical moves are threat & fear and absolutes.
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Audience impact, last 30 days
+0.3 neutral
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Hostility this week 1.9 / 10, 0.5 above their usual 1.4.
Latest statements
While I am pleased Russia finally released Stephen Hubbard, he never should have been jailed in the first place. Calling the war criminal Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” is a disgrace to the tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians that Putin has…
The great Justice Stevens taught me that government has the duty to treat every person fairly, and I have carried that sentiment with me throughout my Senate career. It’s a privilege to receive the Chicago Bar Association's Justice John Paul Stevens Award in…
People continue to die at the hands of ICE’s negligence. This agency is failing the people in its custody. We must hold this Administration accountable.
Pleased to join @duckworth.senate.gov today in announcing that IDOT will receive more than $12 million to support the Southern Illinois Truck Parking Expansion Project. Truck drivers keep our economy moving, and they deserve safe, reliable places to rest…
Any negotiations about the future of Ukraine after years defending against Russian assault must include Ukraine. Ukraine has earned its freedom and right to determine its future—which are not for President Trump to sell out to Putin and Xi because his half…
I just returned from a CODEL to the Balkans, where I met with Balkan leaders and citizens to discuss how America has served as a force for peace in the region. As China and Russia attempt to obtain a foothold in the region, America must remain steadfast in…
Navy Pier is a Chicago icon and an incredible a source of entertainment for Illinoisans and visitors alike. It has been my pleasure to advocate for federal investments for Navy Pier while in Congress, and I was honored to be recognized at their annual gala…
America must stand with Ukraine, not the Russian war criminal, Vladimir Putin. Donald Trump’s decision to buy Russian gas and limit the sharing of critical intelligence with Ukraine is an abandonment of our ally and will cause more violence and bloodshed.
The disruption of Starshield systems will only prolong Putin’s brutal war in Ukraine and puts American personnel at risk. I joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to demand the DOD Inspector General immediately investigate this restriction on Ukraine’s…
Over the last year, DOJ and the FBI have seized ballots, threatened election officials, and worked with DHS in an attempt to undermine the election administration powers of states. I joined my colleagues to press both agencies to provide a full accounting of…
I’d like to extend my deepest gratitude to the men and women of the Mount Prospect and Palatine police departments who thwarted this horrific mass shooting plot. Hate has no home in Illinois, and this incident is a reminder that we must remain vigilant…
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