Political Quotes

Mike Quigley: “I must take this opportunity to comment on the Department's plan to divert up to $601 million from the Treasury…”

On the recordApril 8, 2019
I must take this opportunity to comment on the Department's plan to divert up to $601 million from the Treasury Forfeiture Fund to pay for the construction of physical barriers along the southern border.
Said by
Mike Quigley
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Quigley criticizes the diversion of funds for border construction instead of IRS investigations.

Share

More from Mike Quigley

Aug 15, 2026

Safe, affordable, and accessible rail travel is critical to the success of Chicago and the Illinois region.

durbin.senate.gov
Apr 29, 2024

I would suggest the 400,000 are all in my district.

congress.gov
Jul 7, 2024

I'm worried about not just who controls the White House, but who controls the House and the Senate.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jun 6, 2026

In communities across the country, including Chicagoland, urban flooding has a unique ability to wreak havoc in our communities, leaving Americans feeling helpless in the aftermath.

duckworth.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation