From the campaign of Don Tracy, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate:
Statement From U.S. Senate Candidate Don Tracy on Senator Dick Durbin’s Farewell Speech
SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy issued the following statement regarding Senator Dick Durbin’s farewell speech today:
“I want to thank Senator Dick Durbin for his long service to Illinois.
“We have real policy differences, but I respect his years of dedication to our state.
“This seat has been held for a long time.
“The question now is what comes next for Illinois.
“You can respect someone’s service and still believe it’s time for a new direction.
“Today, Illinois families are facing high costs of living, serious public safety concerns, and a state that’s lagging far behind almost all states economically and in population growth.
“I am running to replace Senator Durbin because I think most Illinois voters are ready for strong, common sense leadership focused on solving problems and preserving the American Dream for the next generation.
“Today signals the end of a long chapter in Illinois politics.
“Soon the voters will decide the direction Illinois and the country takes from here, and the torch will pass to a new US Senator from Illinois.
“If that is me, I will represent all of Illinois in DC, not just Chicago, for the common good.“
