Catching Up With Quigley: Week of February 19
Dear Mr. John Doe,
I hope you've had a good week. I wanted to share some of my thoughts on an important anniversary and give you a deeper look into some of the work I did this week while in our district.
1. Recognizing Two-Years Since Putin's Invasion of Ukraine
Exactly two years ago today, Putin's forces invaded Ukraine. Throughout that time, the Ukrainian people have shown the free world their determination and their resilience. Despite the growing needs of the Ukrainian army, some of my colleagues have refused to send the additional aid they need to win this war. Every day that we delay, Putin grows bolder and democracy grows more fragile. There are only two options before Congress: to send Ukraine and our allies critical aid, or to ignore the existential threats before us. The choice is obvious. We must pass an aid package and help democracy prevail over tyranny.
To watch my remarks in observance of this day, click HERE.
2. Visited the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
On Tuesday, I visited the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum to view some exhibits and learn about the improvements they want to make. The museum educates all ages about nature, science, and sustainability. I took a look inside the museum's butterfly room, which is supplied entirely by women and minority owned butterfly farms. I also had the opportunity to talk with the museum's CEO about some of their upcoming programming. Adults and kids alike should take the time to visit and see everything they have to offer! I hope to use my role in Congress to help them continue this important work.
3. Joined "All In With Chris Hayes" on MSNBC
Last Friday, I joined "All In With Chris Hayes" on MSNBC to respond to the death of Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny. As I said on the show, there is no doubt in my mind that Vladimir Putin assassinated Navalny. We should all be deeply concerned about what this means—not just because Russia has lost one of its most prominent Putin critics, but because it shows that Putin is feeling emboldened. The best thing Congress can do to show Putin that he cannot act with impunity is to send the long-awaited aid to Ukraine.
To watch the full interview, click HERE.
Don't forget, our office is always here to help.
You can call my DC office at (202) 225-4061 or my Chicago office at (773) 267-5926. You can also email me through my website at Quigley.house.gov/contact.
Sincerely,
Mike Quigley