U.S.: The other senator from Illinois isn’t happy about Burris
- The rules of the United States Senate are clear. … At this point, we’ve clearly reached an impasse.
- Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin • senior U.S. Senator from Illinois, on the appointment of Roland Burris without a signature from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. Burris’ appointment by Rod Blagojevich was valid, according to the Illinois Supreme Court. • source