Deleted Tweets From Dick Durbin, D-Ill.

Four years ago, Senate Rs helped Donald Trump pass tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans & corporations. Now—instead of paying the tab for the debt they helped create—they’re trying to dine and dash. It’s a sad, cynical, and dangerous game they’re playing. https://t.co/8gBQxxEzHv

ICYMI: Simone Biles told Chair @SenatorDurbin she competed in Tokyo “to help maintain a connection” between the failures of officials and the Olympic competition, but that “has proven to be an exceptionally difficult burden for me to carry.” https://t.co/vDpuL2gNnG

El crédito fiscal por hijos ya está marcando una diferencia en la vida de más de 60 millones de niños. Pero eso no es suficiente. Debemos asegurarnos de que todas las familias elegibles tengan acceso a estos pagos mensuales. Regístrese hoy en https://t.co/PYwkFuR4CS

While I am pleased @US_FDA has rejected all e-cigarette applications to date for failing to show a health benefit, it is unacceptable to delay evaluation of e-cigarettes most responsible for hooking children, like JUUL.

With this deadline fast approaching, our efforts must focus on evacuating as many people, American and Afghan, as possible. Special Immigrant Visa recipients and refugees alike must be made welcome. https://t.co/qWQhFokYmy

Returning students to the classroom is a top priority. To safely do so, we must follow the latest health standards: promoting vaccinations and masks. The safety of our children & staff is essential.

Something simple like: The crude repression being used by Daniel Ortega to cowardly avoid competing in real election is disgraceful. https://t.co/nCk7Bo9fF5

RT @ChiTribGraphics: #OTD in 1892: The Chicago L begins service. A nice look back by @chicagomag's @whet https://t.co/9sXElt2k92 https://t.co/fVamZzuioW

.@Simone_Biles is already the most decorated gymnast in American history. Today she made what was likely one of the hardest decisions of her life. It was the right one, and it was courageous.

Climate change is a threat to every aspect of American life—from Chicago to every corner of this country. We need to get serious about addressing this crisis now. We cannot afford to wait. The climate crisis haunts Chicago’s future. https://t.co/3pJkklkTFN

Happy 4th of July! A year ago, it would've been hard to imagine all the progress we've made in the fight against COVID-19. Today’s celebration, hopefully with VACCINATED family and friends, is a grateful reminder of how far we’ve come https://t.co/nwq4MYzKpv

RT @JudiciaryDems: Criminal justice reform is a moral obligation for our generation. We're taking steps to fix our mistakes, and Cha… https://t.co/kRhGxOeHTM

I’m asking the EPA to take concrete steps to prioritize low-income & communities of color within the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. We need to ensure that areas most impacted by climate change & pollution benefit from federal restoration investments. https://t.co/2pMWFoYor1

All of our nation’s brave military service members, veterans, foreign service employees, federal civil service employees, & contractors should be treated with respect, fairness, & dignity—regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. https://t.co/OYW6tIcdwg

I introduced legislation earlier this year– the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act—to address this significant and lethal threat. Congress needs to pass this bill to combat the growing threat of domestic terrorism here in the US.

Proud to have been a part of the effort to confirm District Court Judge Zahid Quraishi. He is just the first of many historic nominees that will be coming through @JudiciaryDems in the days to come. QT @SenateDems: BIG NEWS: The Senate just confirmed Zahid N. Quraishi to be a US District Court Judge for New Jersey. He’s the fi… https://t.co/ygEh6baZXf)

The previous administration not only ignored the pandemic at home, but abroad. By spearheading a global vaccination plan, the Biden Administration is working to put this pandemic behind us and re-engage our allies and partners around the world. https://t.co/zy3SZlpO1h

RT @iamalsorg: Together, alongside Congress, we will put an end to ALS. #LouGehrigDay So grateful to @SenatorDurbin,… https://t.co/EQi3ZE4sI9

In 2021, reliable internet service is a necessity. For too many American families, it remains a luxury. My thoughts in the @SunTimes on why every American household deserves access to broadband. https://t.co/VawqVnnPsw

Today I stood alongside President Biden, Vice President Harris, @SenDuckworth, @maiziehirono, and many others in opposition to anti-Asian hate. Our friends and neighbors in the AAPI community are facing an imminent threat—I am glad we are taking action to protect them. https://t.co/xHoiVvFxcp

More than six months after the 2020 election, it is clear that Trump’s ‘Big Lie’ has taken over the Republican Party. And it poses an existential threat to our democracy. The Senate must pass the #ForThePeopleAct to protect our democracy.

Part two of my conversation with @tmcrkfd, Mayor of Rockford, IL; Sam Sanchez, Chair of @IlliniRestAssoc; Natascha Jeffries, a Nurse Practitioner in East St. Louis, IL; and Vahap Sarac, an employee at the Palmer House in Chicago: https://t.co/vUiJe2WY3m

Last night I had the pleasure of hosting four outstanding Illinoisans as virtual guests for President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress. To learn more about each of them & how the American Rescue Plan has impacted them here is part one of our conversation: https://t.co/urbqjeopUc

The challenges President Biden inherited were staggering and will not be solved in 100 days or even 100 weeks. But President Biden is keeping his promises and alongside Congressional Democrats, he is building our future.

RT @JudiciaryDems: WATCH: Chair @SenatorDurbin notes the strengths Ketanji Brown Jackson and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi would bring as ex… https://t.co/MmoXPyrlgb

Immigration reform remains one of my top priorities in Congress. And even though the two parties have our differences on the issue, we’ve had productive bipartisan meetings. I hope we can build consensus to get legislation signed into law.

Thank you to @Roosevelt_House for inviting me to speak last night at the 5th Annual Campus ERA Day. The Equal Rights Amendment is a matter of fundamental fairness. We stand on the shoulders of many women who've led this movement. We must build on their efforts & pass the #ERANow.

Illinois has more lead pipes & service lines than any other state. I support President Biden’s American Jobs Plan because it makes a $111B investment in eliminating these lead pipes & service lines, ensuring every Illinois community has access to clean, safe drinking water. QT @POTUS: Let me be clear: Every American has a right to clean drinking water. The American Jobs Plan will finally make that… https://t.co/j9tgqDD8Wa)

765,000 Illinoisans spend more than 30% of their income on rent. Any infrastructure plan must include safe and affordable housing, which is why the President is proposing investing more than $200 billion to increase the housing supply and address the affordable housing crisis.

Seemingly afraid of anything exposing corruption or allowing for freedom of speech, Putin's Russia trying to silence Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty while opposition leader Navalny conducts hunger strike from Putin's gulag. QT @RFERL: Russia's media-monitoring agency adopted rules last year requiring listed outlets to mark all written materials wit… https://t.co/gLi4VrpDMg)

I could not have been more impressed with 16 year old Stella Keating’s testimony in today’s @JudiciaryDems hearing on the Equality Act. She represents America’s future. QT @JudiciaryDems: At 16 years old, Stella Keating should be thinking about college and what she wants to do after high school. Instea… https://t.co/4xBbFu6Zkt)

My friend @TammyforIL is up for re-election in 2022. I don’t have to tell you what an incredible partner she is in the Senate fighting for families in Illinois. Will you make a $10 contribution today to help her launch her campaign to keep Illinois blue? https://t.co/mpoUBF88f5

My friend @TammyforIL is up for re-election in 2022. I don’t have to tell you what an incredible partner she is in the Senate fighting for families in Illinois. Will you make a $10 contribution today to help her launch her campaign to keep Illinois blue? https://t.co/H8XMgVv1BY

My friend @TammyforIL is up for re-election in 2022. I don’t have to tell you what an incredible partner she is in the Senate fighting for families in Illinois. Will you make a $10 contribution today to help her launch her campaign to keep Illinois blue? https://t.co/mpoUBF88f5

My friend @TammyforIL is up for re-election in 2022. I don’t have to tell you what an incredible partner she is in the Senate fighting for families in Illinois. Will you make a $10 contribution today to help her launch her campaign to keep Illinois blue? https://t.co/mpoUBF88f5

My friend @TammyforIL is up for re-election in 2022. I don’t have to tell you what an incredible partner she is in the Senate fighting for families in Illinois. Will you make a $10 contribution today to help her launch her campaign to keep Illinois blue? https://t.co/mpoUBF88f5

24 hours later and the Senate is still working through Republican objections to the American Rescue Plan. They can keep this delaying for however long they want—Senate Democrats are going get this relief to the American people no matter what.

Pleased to see that my provision with @RepCindyAxne to provide tax relief to unemployed Americans will be included in the American Rescue Plan. This is welcome news to the millions of Americans relying on unemployment benefits to get by during this pandemic.

RT @GabyPacheco1: DACA, A Key to New Opportunities For Immigrants https://t.co/OyO0GWgYY6 via @UniNoticias #UnfreezeDAPA #SCOTUS #Immigration #WeTooContribute

Enjoyed speaking with @itsjasonflom of the @WrongfulConviction podcast about my efforts to abolish the federal death penalty and enact criminal justice reform. You can listen to our conversation at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://t.co/R2RhWcbIVU

I've heard from countless Illinoisans who are worried about losing health coverage, putting food on the table, and paying off debt. We urgently need to pass additional relief legislation —and we need to do it before unemployment programs expire in March. https://t.co/VkS8ubeXar

Stories like Vahap’s have become all too common. I spoke with him and other unemployed Illinoisans last week about quickly passing a package that provides relief to Americans and extends federal unemployment benefits to help jobless workers weather this storm.

https://t.co/Yrhwog3p6w

It was nice to speak with Marty Oberman today about his nomination to Chair the Surface Transportation Board. Marty is a friend and I’m hopeful we can make progress together in improving Amtrak’s reliability and efficiency for travelers in Illinois.

Spoke with @ABlinken today about his plan for the State Department in the Biden Administration. President Trump retreated from the global stage & cowered to our enemies abroad. I look forward to working with Tony to reestablish America’s leading role in the world. https://t.co/m1HD8MuiRo

After the inauguration ceremony yesterday, I saw a man in a Carhart jacket standing in the back. I stopped to thank @garthbrooks on behalf of his many Democratic fans for his rendition of “Amazing Grace.”

Aleksei Navalny has demonstrated immense courage fighting for democracy in Russia. And yet, the Trump Admin. has never once offered him a word of support—even after he was poisoned by Putin. Our retreat from the world stage has been disgraceful. > https://t.co/Ta9Kpfdo4e

Chip in today so we can invest for 2022. It'll be here before we know it. https://t.co/XqgsIX1DiD

It's more important than ever that safety-net clinics and hospitals are able to provide care to low-income and underserved communities. Threatening the 340B program is another egregious example of Big Pharma profiteering off patients and jeopardizing their care. QT @chicagotribune: Illinois doctors warn that low-income patients might not get the medications they need as Eli Lilly and other Big P… https://t.co/QjbDJZM0kD)

Today, I am being sworn in to my fifth term as a U.S. Senator representing Illinois. I am honored that the people of Illinois have given me the opportunity to continue representing their interests in Washington. I will keep fighting to create a better, mor https://t.co/oZer0YrHPo

ICYMI: Simone Biles told Chair @SenatorDurbin she competed in Tokyo “to help maintain a connection” between the failures of officials and the Olympic competition, but that “has proven to be an exceptionally difficult burden for me to carry.” https://t.co/vDpuL2gNnG

El crédito fiscal por hijos ya está marcando una diferencia en la vida de más de 60 millones de niños. Pero eso no es suficiente. Debemos asegurarnos de que todas las familias elegibles tengan acceso a estos pagos mensuales. Regístrese hoy en https://t.co/PYwkFuR4CS

While I am pleased @US_FDA has rejected all e-cigarette applications to date for failing to show a health benefit, it is unacceptable to delay evaluation of e-cigarettes most responsible for hooking children, like JUUL.

With this deadline fast approaching, our efforts must focus on evacuating as many people, American and Afghan, as possible. Special Immigrant Visa recipients and refugees alike must be made welcome. https://t.co/qWQhFokYmy

Returning students to the classroom is a top priority. To safely do so, we must follow the latest health standards: promoting vaccinations and masks. The safety of our children & staff is essential.

Something simple like: The crude repression being used by Daniel Ortega to cowardly avoid competing in real election is disgraceful. https://t.co/nCk7Bo9fF5

RT @ChiTribGraphics: #OTD in 1892: The Chicago L begins service. A nice look back by @chicagomag's @whet https://t.co/9sXElt2k92 https://t.co/fVamZzuioW

.@Simone_Biles is already the most decorated gymnast in American history. Today she made what was likely one of the hardest decisions of her life. It was the right one, and it was courageous.

Climate change is a threat to every aspect of American life—from Chicago to every corner of this country. We need to get serious about addressing this crisis now. We cannot afford to wait. The climate crisis haunts Chicago’s future. https://t.co/3pJkklkTFN

Happy 4th of July! A year ago, it would've been hard to imagine all the progress we've made in the fight against COVID-19. Today’s celebration, hopefully with VACCINATED family and friends, is a grateful reminder of how far we’ve come https://t.co/nwq4MYzKpv

RT @JudiciaryDems: Criminal justice reform is a moral obligation for our generation. We're taking steps to fix our mistakes, and Cha… https://t.co/kRhGxOeHTM

I’m asking the EPA to take concrete steps to prioritize low-income & communities of color within the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. We need to ensure that areas most impacted by climate change & pollution benefit from federal restoration investments. https://t.co/2pMWFoYor1

I introduced legislation earlier this year– the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act—to address this significant and lethal threat. Congress needs to pass this bill to combat the growing threat of domestic terrorism here in the US.

Proud to have been a part of the effort to confirm District Court Judge Zahid Quraishi. He is just the first of many historic nominees that will be coming through @JudiciaryDems in the days to come. QT @SenateDems: BIG NEWS: The Senate just confirmed Zahid N. Quraishi to be a US District Court Judge for New Jersey. He’s the fi… https://t.co/ygEh6baZXf)

The previous administration not only ignored the pandemic at home, but abroad. By spearheading a global vaccination plan, the Biden Administration is working to put this pandemic behind us and re-engage our allies and partners around the world. https://t.co/zy3SZlpO1h

RT @iamalsorg: Together, alongside Congress, we will put an end to ALS. #LouGehrigDay So grateful to @SenatorDurbin,… https://t.co/EQi3ZE4sI9

In 2021, reliable internet service is a necessity. For too many American families, it remains a luxury. My thoughts in the @SunTimes on why every American household deserves access to broadband. https://t.co/VawqVnnPsw

Today I stood alongside President Biden, Vice President Harris, @SenDuckworth, @maiziehirono, and many others in opposition to anti-Asian hate. Our friends and neighbors in the AAPI community are facing an imminent threat—I am glad we are taking action to protect them. https://t.co/xHoiVvFxcp

More than six months after the 2020 election, it is clear that Trump’s ‘Big Lie’ has taken over the Republican Party. And it poses an existential threat to our democracy. The Senate must pass the #ForThePeopleAct to protect our democracy.

Part two of my conversation with @tmcrkfd, Mayor of Rockford, IL; Sam Sanchez, Chair of @IlliniRestAssoc; Natascha Jeffries, a Nurse Practitioner in East St. Louis, IL; and Vahap Sarac, an employee at the Palmer House in Chicago: https://t.co/vUiJe2WY3m

Last night I had the pleasure of hosting four outstanding Illinoisans as virtual guests for President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress. To learn more about each of them & how the American Rescue Plan has impacted them here is part one of our conversation: https://t.co/urbqjeopUc

The challenges President Biden inherited were staggering and will not be solved in 100 days or even 100 weeks. But President Biden is keeping his promises and alongside Congressional Democrats, he is building our future.

RT @JudiciaryDems: WATCH: Chair @SenatorDurbin notes the strengths Ketanji Brown Jackson and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi would bring as ex… https://t.co/MmoXPyrlgb

Immigration reform remains one of my top priorities in Congress. And even though the two parties have our differences on the issue, we’ve had productive bipartisan meetings. I hope we can build consensus to get legislation signed into law.

Thank you to @Roosevelt_House for inviting me to speak last night at the 5th Annual Campus ERA Day. The Equal Rights Amendment is a matter of fundamental fairness. We stand on the shoulders of many women who've led this movement. We must build on their efforts & pass the #ERANow.

Illinois has more lead pipes & service lines than any other state. I support President Biden’s American Jobs Plan because it makes a $111B investment in eliminating these lead pipes & service lines, ensuring every Illinois community has access to clean, safe drinking water. QT @POTUS: Let me be clear: Every American has a right to clean drinking water. The American Jobs Plan will finally make that… https://t.co/j9tgqDD8Wa)

765,000 Illinoisans spend more than 30% of their income on rent. Any infrastructure plan must include safe and affordable housing, which is why the President is proposing investing more than $200 billion to increase the housing supply and address the affordable housing crisis.

Seemingly afraid of anything exposing corruption or allowing for freedom of speech, Putin's Russia trying to silence Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty while opposition leader Navalny conducts hunger strike from Putin's gulag. QT @RFERL: Russia's media-monitoring agency adopted rules last year requiring listed outlets to mark all written materials wit… https://t.co/gLi4VrpDMg)

I could not have been more impressed with 16 year old Stella Keating’s testimony in today’s @JudiciaryDems hearing on the Equality Act. She represents America’s future. QT @JudiciaryDems: At 16 years old, Stella Keating should be thinking about college and what she wants to do after high school. Instea… https://t.co/4xBbFu6Zkt)

24 hours later and the Senate is still working through Republican objections to the American Rescue Plan. They can keep this delaying for however long they want—Senate Democrats are going get this relief to the American people no matter what.

Pleased to see that my provision with @RepCindyAxne to provide tax relief to unemployed Americans will be included in the American Rescue Plan. This is welcome news to the millions of Americans relying on unemployment benefits to get by during this pandemic.

RT @GabyPacheco1: DACA, A Key to New Opportunities For Immigrants https://t.co/OyO0GWgYY6 via @UniNoticias #UnfreezeDAPA #SCOTUS #Immigration #WeTooContribute

Enjoyed speaking with @itsjasonflom of the @WrongfulConviction podcast about my efforts to abolish the federal death penalty and enact criminal justice reform. You can listen to our conversation at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://t.co/R2RhWcbIVU

I've heard from countless Illinoisans who are worried about losing health coverage, putting food on the table, and paying off debt. We urgently need to pass additional relief legislation —and we need to do it before unemployment programs expire in March. https://t.co/VkS8ubeXar

Stories like Vahap’s have become all too common. I spoke with him and other unemployed Illinoisans last week about quickly passing a package that provides relief to Americans and extends federal unemployment benefits to help jobless workers weather this storm.

https://t.co/Yrhwog3p6w

It was nice to speak with Marty Oberman today about his nomination to Chair the Surface Transportation Board. Marty is a friend and I’m hopeful we can make progress together in improving Amtrak’s reliability and efficiency for travelers in Illinois.

Spoke with @ABlinken today about his plan for the State Department in the Biden Administration. President Trump retreated from the global stage & cowered to our enemies abroad. I look forward to working with Tony to reestablish America’s leading role in the world. https://t.co/m1HD8MuiRo

After the inauguration ceremony yesterday, I saw a man in a Carhart jacket standing in the back. I stopped to thank @garthbrooks on behalf of his many Democratic fans for his rendition of “Amazing Grace.”

Aleksei Navalny has demonstrated immense courage fighting for democracy in Russia. And yet, the Trump Admin. has never once offered him a word of support—even after he was poisoned by Putin. Our retreat from the world stage has been disgraceful. > https://t.co/Ta9Kpfdo4e

It's more important than ever that safety-net clinics and hospitals are able to provide care to low-income and underserved communities. Threatening the 340B program is another egregious example of Big Pharma profiteering off patients and jeopardizing their care. QT @chicagotribune: Illinois doctors warn that low-income patients might not get the medications they need as Eli Lilly and other Big P… https://t.co/QjbDJZM0kD)

Today, I am being sworn in to my fifth term as a U.S. Senator representing Illinois. I am honored that the people of Illinois have given me the opportunity to continue representing their interests in Washington. I will keep fighting to create a better, mor https://t.co/oZer0YrHPo

Wishing a happy holidays to all of the active duty military personnel, guardsman, reservists, and especially to all of the military families in Illinois and around the world. Thank you for all you do to preserve peace & keep us safe. https://t.co/E0YJ3mgHnI

RT @nytimes: In a show of bipartisanship, the Senate overwhelmingly approved the most substantial changes in decades to federal… https://t.co/Tucmu01ZN1

RT @Reuters: Gina McCarthy, the former EPA chief, was chosen to lead a new office focused on global warming… https://t.co/ffCZCWgpqx

I’m going to the Senate floor to discuss the need to pass emergency COVID-19 relief before the holidays. Watch live: https://t.co/7bFazIHVZ1

While House Dems passed several relief proposals, Congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have spent the last 7+ months failing to respond to COVID-19. Americans are living—and dying—because of this inaction. November was bad, but December will be worse if we don’t act now. QT @NBCNews: US coronavirus cases by month in 2020: March: 186,200 April: 883,199 May: 723,166 June: 845,736 July: 1,926,970 Au… https://t.co/bsb3ucIJzT)

COVID-19 levels in Illinois and across America are hitting new highs every day. It has never been more important to make sure you always wear a mask and social distance. We are in for a tragic, deadly winter if we don’t all do our part to stop the spread of this virus.

Illinoisans—COVID-19 is surging across our state. Please take guidance from public health officials seriously, wear your mask, and make sure to social distance. We all need to work together to stop the spread of this virus.

Political prisoners Raif Badawi, Waleed Abu al-Khair, & others languish in Saudi prisons amid Pres. Trump’s indifference—even after the brutal murder of Jamal Khassoggi. Looking forward to incoming Biden Admin. reclaiming America’s voice on human rights. https://t.co/L10Yf2avIy