WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) released the following statement after Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced he would not be seeking re-election in 2026:
“I have had the honor of working with Dick Durbin through my time in the Senate—not solely in his role as whip, but especially through our time together on the Senate Judiciary Committee. As a member, Chair, and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee, Dick has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead with compassion for communities in need while forcefully pushing back on policies that will harm and divide our nation. His focus on a pathway to citizenship for DREAMERs and on curbing the epidemic of gun violence in this country are just two of the many ways Dick has worked to better his home state of Illinois and our country. I’m glad to call Dick a friend, and I look forward to continuing to work with him as we face some of the toughest challenges our nation has faced in recent years.
Mahalo Dick, Loretta, and your family.”
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