[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today spoke on the U.S. Senate Floor to congratulate Governor Bruce Rauner (R-IL) on his inauguration as the 42^nd governor of the state of Illinois. His full remarks are available below.

“Despite the fact that we come from different political parties and despite the fact that we have many differences when it comes to the issues before us, I certainly wish our new governor, Bruce Rauner, the very best in his efforts to lead the Land of Lincoln, the great state of Illinois,” Durbin said. “I’ve given him my personal pledge – and I’ll renew it on the Senate floor today – to stand by him and his administration to solve problems and move Illinois forward.” 

Video of Durbin’s remarks on the Senate Floor will be available shortly here.

Audio of Durbin’s remarks on the Senate Floor is available here.