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" 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. "

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" 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. "

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" I've visited Lincoln Park Zoo more times than I can count because I believe the more the public learns about our animals, plants and environment, the better equipped we are to play a leading role in protecting our planet. "

" I don't buy that there's nothing we can do to stop criminals and the mentally ill from killing if they want to. "

" Empowering women by allowing them to choose when and how many children to have is not only the right thing to do, it is the smart thing to do. "

" 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. "

" We can be just as safe with a smaller, more efficient nuclear arsenal at less cost. "

" Inhumane treatment of the undocumented cannot be rewarded with repeated budget increases. It goes against our country's most fundamental values and cannot continue. We must cut I.C.E.s budgets until these concerns are addressed. "

" 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. "

" Scaling back the U.S. fleet of 14 nuclear-armed submarines to eight would maintain a robust deterrent at sea while generating billions in savings and easing pressure on the Navy's shipbuilding budget. "

" I think you see a clear pattern of people in the Trump campaign coordinating with Russians. "

" In my home district, exports support more than 100,000 jobs. Imagine how many more jobs we can create by breaking down the barriers that prevent Chicago-made goods and services from entering new markets. "

" Forty-two thousand people is an attractive target for people who want to hurt us. And a ballpark that's about 6 feet, at one point, from the street is as big a target as any we can imagine. "

" I have never been reimbursed at the federal level. Never want to be in a million years. To me, it's just not worth the red flag. "

" Wrigley Field was built and designed at a time when people got to the ballpark by trolley, train, and horse cart. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" I am committed to working towards a more transparent, accountable, and ethical federal government worthy of the public's trust. "

" As Americans, it is always important to remember where we once were and how far we have come. "

" 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. "

" Racial politics in Chicago has a long history of being intertwined with the mayor's race, but I'd like to think we're past much of that. "

" Technology has aided in serious advancements so that HIV detection tests now have near-perfect results. And those tests can detect HIV in the blood an average of nine to 11 days post-infection. "

" There is no doubt that blood must be screened in order to keep Americans safe and healthy and I am committed to working with the FDA to ensure a safe, secure blood supply, across the board. However, public policy must always be rooted in the facts, not fear. "

" There is such a thing as commonsense middle-ground gun reform, and most gun owners support it. "

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

" 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. "

" Denial of contraception to women without the financial means to afford it could cause substantial economic burdens, and even greater burdens if the lack of contraception results in an unintended pregnancy. "

" Americans donate blood every day - on high school and college campuses during blood drives, in workplaces after a coworker falls ill, and in hospitals as loved ones prepare for surgery. "

" If I wanted to win all my fights, I would be a Yankee fan. I'm a Cub fan. "

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