Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Dick Durbin: “Ms. Lane has never trialed, tried a case as lead counsel…”

Featuring: Dick Durbin, Democratic | U.S. Senate Illinois

'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi

Published April 30, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:49

Now, what contributed to that assessment? Was it political bias, as has been mentioned already? Not at all. The ABA detailed in their letter, quote, Ms. Lane has never trialed, tried a case as lead counsel, either civil or criminal. Moreover, quote, she's never conducted a direct examination, picked a jury, or offered an opening statement or closing argument in a trial. (00:49–07:54)

CLAIM

Asserts that Ms. Lane has never tried a case as lead counsel.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.

Discover more from

Dick Durbin

“The Justice Department moved to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 01:04-01:12
“The Justice Department indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 02:16-02:20
“The Department of Justice brought its second baseless indictment against former FBI Director James Comey.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 02:53-03:01
“The Justice Department Board of Immigration Appeals issued a binding precedent decision that DACA will no longer protect dreamers from being…”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 05:20-05:32
“President Trump fired Attorney General Bondi.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 00:05-00:09
“Bondi transformed the department from the world's preeminent law enforcement agency into a weaponized political battleground.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 00:18-00:28
“Ms. Kathleen Lane is not remotely qualified to be a district judge.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 00:49-07:01
“Ms. Lane is the first judicial nominee to receive a not qualified rating during President Trump's second term.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 00:49-07:15
“The President has a determined strategy to wipe off the face of the earth all evidence of what happened in this complex on January 6th.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 01:16-01:26
“The Acting Attorney General is also weaponizing the Justice Department against dreamers and those protected by DACA.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 03:29-03:37
“The Justice Department issued a shocking decision that puts dreamers at risk of being swept up in the President's cruel mass deportation…”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 03:52-04:01
“The Trump administration is under court order from the 5th Circuit to process DACA renewal and work permit applications.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 04:56-05:04
“The ABA found that Ms. Lane had failed to gain substantial courtroom and trial experience in the less than nine years since she's admitted…”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 07:26-07:38
“She's never conducted a direct examination, picked a jury, or offered an opening statement or closing argument in a trial.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 07:55-08:05
“Over the past year, the ABA has rated dozens of Trump nominees as qualified and well qualified.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 08:08-08:15
“She currently works for the Republican National Committee.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 08:21-08:25
“To think 3603 licensed attorneys in Montana, and this is the best we can get for a lifetime appointment.”
'She Failed To Successfully Prosecute The President's Enemies': Durbin Dunks On Ex-AG Pam Bondi | Uploaded April 30, 2026 | 08:37-08:45