Richard Durbin
Richard Durbin is a prominent American politician serving as the Senior United States Senator from Illinois since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Durbin has held various leadership roles, including Senate Majority Whip, making him the second-highest-ranking Democrat in the Senate. Known for his advocacy on issues such as healthcare, immigration reform, and social justice, Durbin has been a vocal critic of various Republican policies and has played a significant role in shaping legislation on a national level.
Born on Nov 21, 1944 (81 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 15,268 | $250,000 | 198$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 37,996 | $155,000 | 135$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,266 | $68,000 | 54$ |
| Totals | 3 | 67,076,720 | 56,530 | $473,000 | 387$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Croatia:
Senator Richard Durbin asked about the potential consequences of the three-year funding halt for Ukraine's air defense.
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Romania:
Senator Richard Durbin questioned General Caine about the potential impact of a funding interruption for Ukraine's air defense systems.
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Ukraine:
Senior Senator Richard Durbin asked about the potential impact on Ukraine of possible cuts to air defense funding.
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United States:
Sen. Richard Durbin invited Tereza Lee, a pianist and daughter of Korean immigrants, whom he said is the inspiration behind the DREAM Act.
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Guatemala:
Richard Durbin is the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate who supported the agreement to end the shutdown.
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United States:
Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin criticized Jeanine Pirro for amplifying Trump’s 2020 election fraud claims.
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Guatemala:
Richard Durbin reported that a whistleblower informed his office about the FBI's focus on Trump-related documents.
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Sweden:
Durbin is a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and is involved in the investigation regarding Epstein documents.
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United Kingdom:
Durbin requested an investigation into anonymous pizza deliveries aimed at intimidating judges.
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Lithuania:
Richard Durbin is a U.S. senator who has also received the A. Stulginskio star award.
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