“Justice O'Connor was the fifth vote to uphold the time-honored principle, which bears repeating, of separation of church and state. There was real wisdom in the decision of our forefathers in writing a Constitution that gave us an opportunity to grow as such a diverse nation, and we should never forget it.” ShouldWritingRealStatesOpportunityNationsGrowsChurchJusticeDecisionForgetPrinciplesBearsVoteConstitutionSeparationNever ForgetDiverseHonoredFifthForget ItChurch And StateSeparation Of Church And StateForefathersReal Wisdom Author:Dick Durbin
“Under unitary executive theory, the [George W.]Bush administration has claimed the right to seize American citizens in the United States and imprison them indefinitely without a charge.” StatesUnitedUnited StatesTheoryCitizensAdministrationExecutivesAmerican Citizens Author:Dick Durbin
“Our party is a diverse one, as is my home state of Illinois.” StatesHomePoliticsPartyDiversePumpkinIllinoisHome State Author:Dick Durbin
“Unfortunately the Republican tax cut will deny important revenues to many states facing their own deficits. This will create greater pressure for higher state and local taxes.” ImportantStatesGreaterCuttingHigherRepublicanTaxesPressureDenyLocalsRevenueDeficitTax Cuts Author:Dick Durbin
“Let me tell you, the first president to recognize the state of Israel was Harry Truman, a Democrat. And every president since, Democrat and Republican, have stood closely with Israel.” FirstsStatesPresidentRepublicanLet MeDemocratIsraelTrumanHarry Truman Author:Dick Durbin
