We have a long way to go, some tough issues ahead of us, and I'm sure there will be some obstacles in the path ... But the good faith effort that's being put into this absolutely is encouraging to me and gives me hope.
Dick DurbinThere is no room for legal hair-splitting when it comes to the humane treatment of detainees - not in a nation founded on the rule of law and respect for human rights.
Dick DurbinOur timing is right... The election results are still fresh in the minds of my Republican colleagues and they don't want to go through this again.
Dick Durbin