Speeches
November 30, 2012
"The impact that independent and locally owned businesses have on our communities comes as no surprise. The lasting economic, social, and environmental outcomes are essential to the growth and sustainability of our neighborhoods. More than seven years ago, a non-profit organization named Local First Chicago was formed with one purpose in mind, to educate citizens, community groups, and policy makers about the positive impacts of choosing locally owned businesses. It is a network of locally owned, independent businesses, community organizations, and citizens that has grown to more than 3,000 local business owners," said Rep. Quigley "
November 29, 2012
"I rise today to highlight the exceptional work of an organization operating in my district called Pits for Patriots. This innovative program strives to save not just one life, but two. The Chicagoland organization currently trains rescued pit bulls to become service dogs for veterans in need. In addition to helping our countrys patriots, the program is committed to educating the public about the loyalty, devotion, and commitment of the pit bull breed," said Rep. Quigley. '
November 14, 2012
"An estimated 50,000 people die every year as a result of seizures. Some of those victims are youngsters like Danny Stanton. Chicagoans Mike and Mariann Stanton founded the Danny Did Foundation after their four-year old son Danny died from a seizure while he was sleeping. The Foundation is dedicated to preventing deaths caused by seizures and raising epilepsy awareness among the public and medical community," said Rep. Quigley. "
September 20, 2012
"The debate is over. Climate change is real. But this bill ignores sound science, and would actually speed up climate change rather than slow it down," said Rep. Quigley. "
August 9, 2012
"Through determined collaboration, investments in academic development, partnerships of unlikely allies and unique views of the world ahead, a national energy plan can be forged. A national energy plan must incorporate the voices of those who hold the pillars of environmentalism close to their heart: the reduce, reuse, recycle believers of the world.'
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July 25, 2012
"Sure, we cant stop them with 100 percent certainty, but we can make it a lot harder for would be assassins. We can ensure every gun is purchased after a background check, rather only 60 percent of guns, as is currently the case. And, we can reduce the fatality rate by banning assault rifles and high-capacity magazines that are designed exclusively for killing dozens of people at once" said Rep. Mike Quigley.
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
July 19, 2012
"This bill ignores the situation of a woman who receives the horrible news that she has cancer while she is pregnant...How can we, sitting in this sterile committee room, possibly think we should get to make that deeply personal and often heart-wrenching decision for a woman and her family?" said Rep. Quigley.'
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Reproductive Rights
Health Care
July 19, 2012
"Global warming is real and the extreme weather and sound science demonstrate that this is so" said Rep. Mike Quigley.
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July 18, 2012
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) gave the following statement on the House floor against unnecessary defense spending.
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July 2, 2012
The following speech was delivered by U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) to graduating 8th graders at Blaine and Bateman Elementary Schools during the month of June: