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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.
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the AIDS Foundation of Chicago for 25 years of service to the people of Chicago, Cook County, and the State of Illinois. The foundation has served as the center of AIDS and HIV services in the Chicago…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4861, a resolution to name the Post Office at 1343 West Irving Park Road after Steve Goodman. Steve Goodman was a true Chicagoan, a legendary folk singer and songwriter and a faithful Cubs fan…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the house amendments to S. 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act. Today we are taking action to begin to address the needs of not only those who serve, but their families as…
Mr. Speaker, 62 years ago, Israel declared its independence and established a nation founded on the principles of justice, freedom, and peace. These founding tenets are not unlike those on which the United States was built, and these…
Madam Speaker, last night I spoke of the great tragedy that has befallen Poland. Today I rise to honor a great man, artist, and activist who was also killed in the crash that took Poland's President and 95 others. One of my constituents…
Madam Speaker, I stand here today to join my Polish American constituents, the Polish nation, and the world in mourning those who perished in this weekend's tragic plane crash. The crash that killed President Lech Kaczynski of Poland, his…
Madam Speaker, in January, President Obama stood in this Chamber and made an important request. He called on Congress to ``continue down the path of earmark reform'' as an important way to spend smarter and rebuild the public's trust. We…
Madam Speaker, this week we learned that one of the handguns used by the Pentagon police shooter originated in a Las Vegas gun show. As this incident reveals, anyone wanting to attack us would best be advised to shop at a gun show. That is…
Madam Speaker, the United States and Israel have long shared an important friendship. That friendship is rooted in close moral and strategic bonds built on common values, common interests, and common concerns. Today, that friendship is…
Mr. Speaker, the Constitution makes clear: Only Congress can declare war. While no one can dispute that we are at war, Congress has never been asked to make this declaration. I disagree with the Congressman from Ohio's policy position; to…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Congressman John Murtha, who passed away on February 8th, 2010. Representative Murtha was an exemplary leader and an American patriot. Born into an Irish-American family, John left college in 1952 to…
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