Dec 5, 2011
Criminalization of sex-selective abortions would force physicians to question women about their reasons for seeking an abortion.
Mike Quigley
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Mike Quigley is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Quigley has focused on issues such as environmental protection, healthcare, and government transparency. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at addressing climate change and has worked on initiatives to improve public health and safety in his district. Quigley has also served on various committees, contributing to discussions on national security and budgetary matters.
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Dec 5, 2011
Banning sex-selective abortions has already been tried in various countries around the world, and what expert agencies... have found is that, rather than preventing such abortions, bans simply result, 'in a greater demand for clandestine…
Dec 5, 2011
If the proponents of this bill truly want to help minority women, they would support Title X funding for family-planning clinics.
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. Speaker, Maya Angelou wrote: ``If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.'' On Thanksgiving night, Chicago lost a matriarch who, by Ms. Angelou's measure, was a magnificent success. We, sadly, lost…
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this measure. I too offered an amendment which failed in committee. My amendment would have prevented individuals convicted of assaulting a police officer or impersonating a police officer from…
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Speaker, today I rise with a heavy heart to honor and recognize Marine Lance Corporal Nickolas Daniels. Lance Corporal Daniels of Elmwood Park, Illinois, was tragically killed November 5 at the age of 25 while on patrol in the Helmand…
Nov 15, 2011
Madam Speaker, if anyone had any doubt that Iran was pursuing a nuclear weapon, they can stop their questioning. Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons, and according to a new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, they could have a…
Nov 4, 2011
Mr. Speaker, on Monday the Earth's 7 billionth person was born. Our population has doubled in the last 50 years, and it could double again by the end of the century if we let it. This rapid growth is straining water and food supplies…
Nov 1, 2011
To the extent that crowd funding can match ready capital with quality investment opportunities, it will be a success.
Nov 1, 2011
We recognize that the number one priority of this Congress has to be lowering the 9 percent unemployment rate.
Oct 26, 2011
Mr. Speaker, 2 years ago, I stood on this floor and spoke out against the injustice of our Nation's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. I told the story of Lee Reinhart, a patriotic constituent of mine who wanted to serve his country in time of…
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