PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Dick Durbin: “This idea of using federal office space for housing…”

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

Watch on YouTube

Durbin Urges GSA Administrator To Address Critical Repairs Needed At Federal Courthouses In Chicago

Published | Video Starts at 02:38

Safety conditions in the buildings has not shrunk one bit. So let me ask you on this. McKinney, Vento, I knew both of them, served with them in the House. And This idea of using federal office space for housing purposes, have you seen that done? I have not seen it done in my time. No, I have not. Is there any way we can get those who convert office buildings into residential. Residential. (02:38–02:45)

CLAIM

Inquires about the use of federal office space for housing, implying it is a potential policy consideration.

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.


Dick Durbin

Discover more from

Dick Durbin

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.