Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on Senator Dick Durbin’s (D-Ill.) retirement announcement:
“In the pantheon of giants of the United States Senate, few have delivered for the American people like Dick Durbin.
“Over his four decades of public service in the United States Congress, Senator Durbin has proven time and again his abilities both as a builder of bipartisan bridges and as a tireless fighter who never backs down from the most important struggles of our time.
“As Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, he helped confirm the largest bench of new judges in half a century – the vast majority with bipartisan support – and enacted the most comprehensive gun safety laws of the 21st century. He used his pulpit as Chairman and Democratic Whip to champion comprehensive immigration reforms, including the protection of Dreamers, as well as measures to combat corruption and protect American consumers from fraud and price gouging.
“I am lucky enough to serve under Senator Durbin. Few have been as welcoming to me when I joined the Senate than Senator Durbin, and I will be forever grateful for his guidance and wisdom for the remainder of his final term. I look forward to continuing to work with him to build on that record of success while helping him do what he does best: stand up for the American people in the face of hardship and injustice.”
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