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" For decades, allies have counted on the U.S. to step up to the plate to work with them to protect the shared values we hold dear. As we face numerous international challenges, both old and new, we need to put more faith and investment in our international and diplomatic institutions, not weaken them. "

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" Violence of all forms is wreaking havoc in communities across the country, disproportionately impacting communities of color and shaving half a million years of life off our collective lifespan. But it doesn't have to be this way. "

Mike Quigley

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Violence

" I introduced the Transparency in Government Act, a multi-faceted transparency bill that would bring unprecedented access and accountability to the federal government. "

" In Chicago, we have a century-old transit system that desperately needs updates to keep up with increased capacity. "

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Chicago

" The problem in D.C. is that everything is on paper, and it's theoretical. "

" What I would like to do... once I take care of all my kids' student loans, is buy a red 1965 Mustang and fully restore it. "

" Lincoln's address at Gettysburg - 272 words dedicating a cemetery at the site of one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles - has been called by scholars the source of all modern political prose. "

" Instead of focusing on attacking unions and the labor movement, we need to find ways to strengthen and empower workers so we can put more money in the pockets of middle class families. "

" I'm a longtime believer in the old adage that sunlight is the best disinfectant, particularly in politics. "

" We defeated communism in part by showing the world that a commitment to democracy and expanding economic opportunity makes people's lives better and nations more secure, meaning our commitments overseas also makes us stronger and safer here at home. "

" I like to take out the recycling because I actually feel like I'm doing something. "

Mike Quigley

Feel

Because

" We didn't build the modern country to be bike-friendly - our initial round of infrastructure was not designed to think about how to get around if you're not in a car. So we've got to be targeting resources, both nationally and locally, to how people are going to get around in the new world. "

" Because of restrictions on abortion access in their own state, many women in neighboring states are forced to travel hundreds of miles and cross state lines to seek an abortion. However, their rights should not have to depend on their zip code. "

" Once you've stared death in the face, every day is a good day. "

" Before being elected to Congress, I oversaw the Cook County Hospital System as a Cook County Commissioner for 10 years. "

" The fact that Turkey, the U.S., and Russia and other countries are really interested in Cyprus because of its strategic location... the fact that Russians launder their money there to avoid sanctions, and the fact that key U.S. and Russia players were there - all make it really important for the Russia investigation. "

" From high school, you can see my Sierra Club card - I've been a member since 1979. That gives you an indication of early interest. "

" Whether I'm reading a national publication or one of my local Chicago newspapers, I don't need to turn too many pages before I stumble upon another scandal. Not only do ethics violations deteriorate the public trust, but they also disrupt and undermine legitimate debate and policy. "

" It should not take award-winning investigators to find out how this government operates. "

" The modern labor movement that began around the mid-19th century has given us many of the basic working rights that we now take for granted. "

Mike Quigley

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Take For Granted

" We should be growing and make ourselves, as a state and a nation, more competitive. India, China and these other countries are not waiting for us. "

" While everyone is entitled to a little vacation now and then, America's top legal officers should adhere to basic measures to increase accountability and restore the public's trust in government. "

" One hundred and fifty years after Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, equality for many Americans remains elusive. "

" As the largest contributor to the United Nations and funder of international family planning, the U.S. is in a unique position to continue to lead the global agenda and place reproductive health at its core. "

" There's a world to save. Don't let anybody tell you you can't change the world. You can, and you have a moral responsibility to try. "

" As a policy maker, I have to stand up for the rights of all my constituents, regardless of their faith. "

" The fact that Russia has shown a willingness to disrupt elections and undermine institutions should come as no surprise. Just ask our allies across Europe, particularly in places like Georgia and Ukraine. "

" There are more kids playing hockey, and the game has become more diverse from a cultural, ethnic and geographic point of view, but we still don't have a lot of congressmen. "

" In the end, the public has the right to know about any undertakings top public officials engage in that may influence how they conduct the people's business. "

" Too often, advances in civil rights or women's rights are undermined by wrong-headed legislation or weak-kneed political leadership. "

" Without Social Security benefits, more than 40 percent of Americans 65 years and older would live below the federal poverty line. Even more striking is that Social Security is the only source of retirement income for almost a quarter of elderly beneficiaries. "