American - Politician | October 17, 1958 -
Immigration is not about visa numbers or building a fence. It is about reclaiming our roots as a nation of immigrants and a refuge for those who have been cast aside.
Mike Quigley
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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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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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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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Our Founding Fathers drafted the Bill of Rights to ensure that We the People could determine how best to protect our communities.
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One hundred and fifty years after Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, equality for many Americans remains elusive.
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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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Growing up during the Cold War, I remember the seemingly imminent threat of nuclear war. In primary school we were taught to 'duck-and-cover' for protection. But even as children hiding under wooden desks, we recognized the inadequacies of this strategy.
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Wrigley Field was built and designed at a time when people got to the ballpark by trolley, train, and horse cart.
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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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I do believe that the majority of elected officials worked very hard and their heart is in the right place.
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While the FAST Act is a significant bipartisan accomplishment that provides much-needed funding certainty, this modest increase in funding is hardly the bold, forward-thinking plan our country needs to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure and create a 21st-century transportation system.
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