Mike Quigley
Mike Quigley
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth17 October 1958
CountryUnited States of America
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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.
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We can't allow ourselves to descend down the rabbit hole of unbridled partisanship for partisan sake.
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Ironically enough, why I got into politics is because I came to the conclusion that if you wanted to save the world, which in my mind was through the environment, those elected officials seemed to be the ones who made a lot of the important decisions, if not the most important decisions.
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I'm a longtime believer in the old adage that sunlight is the best disinfectant, particularly in politics.
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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.
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Before being elected to Congress, I oversaw the Cook County Hospital System as a Cook County Commissioner for 10 years.
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We can be just as safe with a smaller, more efficient nuclear arsenal at less cost.
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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.
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I don't buy that there's nothing we can do to stop criminals and the mentally ill from killing if they want to.
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I wouldn't have run lines nearly as much as I did if it weren't for Jamie.
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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.
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It's a lot of fun. Huck just wants to go on an adventure. I hope people get serious notes out of it, but I also hope they leave wanting to go on their own adventures.
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Strong local support is one reason that we're hopeful about the bill's chances in Congress.
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The people of Chicago have made it very clear that they favor sensible restrictions on gun ownership.