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Mike Quigley

Profession : Politician

Birth : October 17, 1958

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

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We know that trade doesn't just help Wall Street or even just Main Street; it also helps businesses on the side streets, such as Elston Avenue in my home district.

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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.

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Without the U.S. leading the way in trade negotiations, we likely will see irreversible damage to our environment and widespread abuse of labor and human rights, all while we lose out on the opportunity to expand our economy and create jobs.

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

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Being on the Intelligence Committee made me more of a hawk.

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I think it can be very safe to go to O'Hare and Wrigley and Sox park and Soldier Field, but you have to deal with some reality. Just because a threat is not specific and verifiable doesn't mean nearly what it used to mean, in terms of you being able to sleep well at night.

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

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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.

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

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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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The United States did not earn its reputation as leader of the free world by standing back and allowing darker forces to prevail.

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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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Cyprus has a reputation as a laundromat for the Russians who are trying to avoid sanctions.

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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.

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