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Defense and Foreign Affairs

June 9, 2010
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.

June 2, 2010
"Israel must be able to defend itself and keep weapons out of the hands of Hamas."

May 26, 2010
Speeches
"In the face of Irans latest diplomatic diversion, it is more important than ever that we levy real sanctions against a nation bent on destroying a friend." "
Issues: Defense and Foreign Affairs

May 21, 2010
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) met with Titus Corlatean, Chairman of the Romanian Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, to discuss the Visa Waiver Program and issues of mutual concern to Romania and the United States.

May 13, 2010
Speeches
"This resolution honors those democratic institutions exemplified by Poland, and by every other democracy throughout the world." "
Issues: Defense and Foreign Affairs Defense and Foreign Affairs

May 12, 2010
"It is especially important that we recognize Poland, as its people recover from this springs tragedy, for all the invaluable contributions the nation has made to the cause of democracy."

May 5, 2010
Speeches
"Settlements cannot be an excuse not to negotiate." "
Issues: Defense and Foreign Affairs

April 22, 2010
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) sat down with Irish Ambassador Michael Collins in the Congressman's Washington, D.C. office to discuss issues facing Ireland and Irish-Americans. Illinois' 5th Congressional District is home to approximately 75,000 Irish-Americans.

April 21, 2010
Speeches
On this special anniversary let us celebrate, as the Israeli folk song goes, Am Yisrael Chai. The People of Israel Lives. "
Issues: Defense and Foreign Affairs

April 16, 2010
"While I wish I was traveling under happier circumstances, it is a privilege to have the opportunity to pay my respects in person."