WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following floor remarks on April 3, 2025: * * * Mr. President, anyone here remember how Donald Trump promised to end Russia's war on Ukraine in 1 day if he was elected? That is right: 1 day. Well, we are 73 days into his term, with Russia still raining death and destruction upon the people of Ukraine. Instead of ending the war, Donald Trump has alienated and bullied our allies around the world--our allies. He insulted and   more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following floor remarks on April 3, 2025: * * * Mr. President, on another topic of global importance, President Trump once again announced an escalation of trade wars with many of our closest allies and trade partners. He proclaimed it "Liberation Day" yesterday. "Liberation Day" is what he called it, but don't expect any ticker-tape parades or flag displays in the windows of American homes to celebrate this "Liberation Day.  more