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" In many cases, here we are, putting out reports that we're spending $100 million a year on, and we're telling the public, 'Oh, you don't have access to 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. "

" The FDA first began prohibiting gay and bisexual men from donating blood in the early 1980s, at the height of the AIDS crisis, when the risk from blood transfusion was just beginning to be understood. In the decades to follow, the 'lifetime ban' was left largely unchanged. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" There was a time not too long ago when American seniors were too often forced to go without food, medicine, and quality healthcare. But thanks to transformative programs like Social Security, most seniors in this country are provided the opportunity to live with the stability and peace of mind they have earned and deserve. "

" This is a global economy. If you're not at the bargaining table, if you don't get an agreement, someone else does. "

" Our Founding Fathers drafted the Bill of Rights to ensure that We the People could determine how best to protect our communities. "

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

" We can't allow ourselves to descend down the rabbit hole of unbridled partisanship for partisan sake. "

" Despite its challenges, globalization has led to one of the most peaceful and productive times in world history. "

" Since 2001, I've done what every elected official should be doing in government right now. My staff and I took a look at the books, thought outside the box and proposed reforms. "

" Immigration is not about visa numbers or building a fence. It is about reclaiming our roots as a nation of immigrants and a refuge for those who have been cast aside. "

" Illinois and Chicago have shown they can compete on the world stage, and we will continue to answer the challenge. "

" I get lobbied by governments, schools, nurses, charities. It's not all a bad thing. "

" 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. "

" I think what we're learning with the Trump Jr. meeting is when you meet with any Russians, you're meeting with Russian intelligence. And, therefore, President Putin. "

" We have over 100,000 bridges in this country old enough to qualify for Medicare. "

" 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. "

" I do believe that the majority of elected officials worked very hard and their heart is in the right place. "

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

" We must not let politicians who believe they are above the Constitution interfere with the personal health decisions of women. It is the job of a woman, not a politician, to make informed decisions about her own pregnancy. "

" Opening up the Capitol dome and giving the public a look at the inner workings of Congress - however messy they may be - certainly won't be pretty. But trust isn't earned by showing off only your Sunday best. The dirty laundry has to be aired, too. "

" When you have a high-volume magazine or an assault weapon, you're not hunting deer or protecting your home; you're out to hunt people. "

" As the leaders of this great country, I urge my fellow colleagues in the House, governors, and presidential candidates alike to hold ourselves up to a higher standard. "

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

" The Russians hacked into the Illinois State Board of Elections. They got into the database. "

" 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. "

" The policies we debate and enact in Congress have a real impact on people across the country. Climate change, immigration, economic inequality - each of these issues have become hot button, partisan topics, but support or opposition on these pressing issues shouldn't come down to party. "

" Despite the intelligence community's assessment that Russia interfered in our presidential election, President Donald Trump and Republican leadership seem wholly uninterested in examining how and why Russia targeted us - and what we must do to prevent it from happening again. "