Iraq

Since the beginning of the war in Iraq, Sen. Durbin has consistently voted in support of all funding requests for our nation's military needs. Sen. Durbin offered the Reservists Pay Security Act to increase combat pay and the family separation allowance for families with loved ones deployed overseas. He has also fought to ensure that America's brave men and women fighting abroad are equipped with the best available protective gear and systems. The Senator also firmly believes that America must uphold the Geneva Conventions and that Iraqi prisoner abuse is a stain on "the millions of acts of kindness carried out by our troops in Iraq."

Click on one of the links below to read more about what Sen. Durbin is doing for our troops deployed in Iraq.

  • Reservist Pay Security
  • Troop Protection


    • Senator Durbin has spoken on the floor of the Senate several times prior to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Read Sen. Durbin's statements below:

  • Statement on war with Iraq - September 23, 2002
  • Statement on resolution authorizing the use of force - October 10, 2002
  • Statement on Durbin amendment to resolution authorizing use of force - October 10, 2002

    • Date Title
    11/08/2006  STATEMENT OF U.S. SENATOR DURBIN ON RESIGNATION OF DEFENSE SECRETARY RUMSFELD
    10/10/2006  DURBIN DISCUSSES HIS RECENT VISIT TO IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN & PAKISTAN
    10/02/2006  DURBIN, CHAMBLISS, BAYH, CONRAD INTRODUCE BI-PARTISAN RESPECT FOR THE FUNERALS OF FALLEN HEROES ACT
    09/26/2006  DURBIN: CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $84 MILLION IN DEFENSE FUNDING FOR PROJECTS IN ILLINOIS
    09/21/2006  SENATORS CALL FOR GAO INVESTIGATION INTO CHARGES ADMINISTRATION HIRED UNQUALIFIED POLITICAL CRONIES TO STAFF COALITION PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY IN IRAQ
    09/07/2006  SENATE PASSES BIPARTISAN DURBIN AMENDMENT TO FULLY FUND BRAIN INJURY TREATMENT
    07/21/2006  DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $117 MILLION IN DEFENSE FUNDING FOR PROJECTS IN ILLINOIS
    06/27/2006  DURBIN MOURNS LOSS OF 100TH SOLDIER FROM ILLINOIS IN IRAQ
    06/15/2006  DURBIN'S STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF 2500 AMERICAN SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN IRAQ
    04/26/2006  DURBIN RESERVIST AND GUARD PAY AMENDMENT APPROVED BY SENATE
    03/29/2006  DURBIN SAYS IT'S TIME FOR A NEW DIRECTION FOR AMERICA'S SECURITY
    03/09/2006  DURBIN CHALLENGES VA TO MAKE IMMEDIATE IMPROVEMENTS TO POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER SERVICES
    02/09/2006  DURBIN SAYS COMPANIES THAT CHEAT TAXPAYERS SHOULD NOT BE AWARDED GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS TO REBUILD NEW ORLEANS
    02/06/2006  DURBIN SAYS PRESIDENT’S BUDGET IS “OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE NEEDS OF ILLINOIS AND THE NATION”
    01/31/2006  TWO ILLINOIS IRAQ COMBAT VETERANS TO BE DURBIN’S GUESTS FOR STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
    01/26/2006  DURBIN SPEECH TO NATIONAL PRESS CLUB: A MORE SECURE AMERICA--AT HOME AND AROUND THE WORLD
    01/12/2006  DURBIN CALLS ON PENTAGON TO RESPOND QUICKLY TO TROOP NEEDS IN IRAQ
    11/16/2005  DURBIN MEASURE ASSURES LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR RESERVIST VETERANS APPLYING FOR FEDERAL JOBS
    11/15/2005  DURBIN SAYS SENATE VOTE CLEARLY CALLS FOR CHANGE IN IRAQ POLICY
    11/03/2005  DURBIN: ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD UNITS FACE SERIOUS EQUIPMENT SHORTAGES; COULD HAMPER ABILITY TO RESPOND IN EMERGENCIES
    10/28/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT BY SPECIAL COUNSEL PATRICK FITZGERALD
    10/27/2005  STATEMENT OF SENATOR DURBIN REGARDING MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURES
    10/25/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF 2000 AMERICAN SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN IRAQ
    10/24/2005  DURBIN: ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD UNITS FACE SERIOUS EQUIPMENT SHORTAGES; COULD HAMPER ABILITY TO RESPOND IN EMERGENCIES
    10/06/2005  DURBIN REACTS TO PRESIDENT BUSH'S SPEECH ON IRAQ
    09/29/2005  DURBIN: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $306 MILLION IN DEFENSE FUNDING FOR ILLINOIS
    09/29/2005  FOR 4th TIME, SENATE PASSES DURBIN AMENDMENT ALLOWING RESERVISTS WHO ARE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE FULL SALARY
    08/09/2005  DURBIN VISITS MARION VA HOSPITAL TO DISCUSS TREATMENT FOR POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
    07/26/2005  DURBIN ASKS GAO TO INVESTIGATE ADMINISTRATION’S PATIENT PROJECTIONS FOR VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE
    06/29/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT FOLLOWING PRESIDENT BUSH’S SPEECH ON IRAQ
    06/29/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING SENATE VOTE TO PROVIDE $1.5 BILLION IN EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR VETRANS’ HEALTH CARE
    06/20/2005  DURBIN REMARKS AT BRAC REGIONAL HEARING IN ST. LOUIS
    06/09/2005  DEMOCRATS WORKING TO PROTECT OUR VETERANS
    05/13/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING PEORIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE
    05/13/2005  DURBIN OPPOSES PENTAGON’S RECOMMENDATION TO CUT JOBS AT ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL
    05/13/2005  DURBIN: SPRINGFIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE SHOULD NOT BE REALIGNED
    05/12/2005  DURBIN INTRODUCES WELCOME HOME GI BILL
    05/10/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT ON CONGRESS’ FAILURE TO ENACT RESERVIST PAY SECURITY
    04/18/2005  STATEMENT OF U.S. SENATOR DICK DURBIN (D-IL) IN OPPOSITION TO THE NOMINATION OF UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE BOLTON AS U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE U.N.
    04/13/2005  DURBIN AMENDMENT ALLOWING RESERVISTS WHO ARE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE FULL SALARY PASSES SENATE
    04/12/2005  SENATE REPUBLICANS LEAD EFFORT TO DENY HELP FOR VETERANS AFFECTED BY POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
    04/01/2005  DURBIN TO OFFER BILL TO AID TROOPS RETURNING FROM WAR WITH POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
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