Defense and Foreign Affairs

On Sunday, July 4, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Poland, where he laid a wreath in front of the execution wall.

Over the July 4 weekend, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) traveled to Poland and attended a conference in Krakow commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Community of Democracies. He also paid his respects at the grave of former President Lech Kaczynski, and delivered a resolution on behalf of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the entire House of Representatives expressing condolences for his passing.

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) will travel to Poland to attend a conference in Krakow commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Community of Democracies, an organization of 106 democratic nations which serves to promote democracy and strengthen democratic principles throughout the world. In addition to the Community of Democracies event, Quigley plans to pay his respects at the German concentration camp Auschwitz and meet with officials to discuss issues relevant to his Polish constituency.

Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) urged 5th District residents to renew expiring passports before fee increases go into effect July 13, 2010.

Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) released the following statement after the overwhelming passage of H.R. 2194, the Conference Report on Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act.

I applaud the UN Security Council's decision and the Administration's priority to send a clear message that the development of nuclear weapons by Iran will not be tolerated by our global community. However, we must do more.

"Israel must be able to defend itself and keep weapons out of the hands of Hamas."