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Mike Quigley

Profession : Politician

Birth : October 17, 1958

Protection of religious freedom means considering the faiths and beliefs of everyone involved.

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

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Climate change is not just about carbon dioxide levels and melting polar ice caps. It is about our public health and protecting our Earth for future generations.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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The U.S. Constitution guarantees women across this country, including my daughters, the right to choose for themselves when and how to start their families. Yet, more than forty years after Roe v. Wade, women's reproductive rights remain in jeopardy.

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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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As the father of two daughters, the ongoing struggle for women's equality is very personal for me. That's why it has been an honor during my time in Congress to support women's rights by advocating for reproductive rights, equal pay, access to paid maternity leave and quality child care.

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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.

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Economic inequality is not about food stamps and homeless shelters. It is about being a devotee of social justice and equality.

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Everyone without extraordinary research skills ought to be able to know what is happening inside the government, how it operates, where their tax dollars are going. Then they can make better decisions in the electoral process.

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One of the cornerstones of our democracy is the peaceful transition of power.

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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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I taught policy and politics for seven years at a university. I told my students lobbyists are not a bad thing; they're absolutely vital.

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If the U.S. fails to set the rules for global trade, then other countries with records of environmental and labor abuses, like China, will step in to fill the void.

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