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July 29, 2014
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke on the president's use of executive action and the majority's lawsuit against him.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Mr. Speaker,


July 24, 2014
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) expressed his deepest sympathies for all those affected by the tragedy of flight MH17.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my deep sympathy for all of those affected by the tragedy of flight MH17.


July 16, 2014
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WASHINGTON -- This week, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke during the Appropriations Committee markup of the FY15 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill on the need for Congress to pass meaningful appropriation legislation without unnecessary riders.

To watch Rep. Quigley's speech, please click here. A transcript of his full prepared remarks is included below.

Issues: Appropriations

July 16, 2014
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke out against the Court's decision to allow for-profit companies to interfere with the personal health decisions of their employees.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Mr. Speaker, I thought we settled this debate decades ago.


July 15, 2014
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke out against the lack of access to meals for children during the summer months.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today in strong support of summer food security programs for America's children, because unlike Congress, hunger doesn't take a summer vacation.


July 10, 2014
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) moved to cut $7.6 million above what the National Nuclear Security Administration has requested for the next generation long-range cruise missile's nuclear warhead by offering an amendment to the FY15 Energy & Water Appropriations Bill.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Issues:

July 10, 2014
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke out against the blood ban against gay donors and to urge support for the National Gay Blood Drive.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the National Gay Blood Drive, because I know that that being gay does not implicitly make someone an unsafe blood donor.

Issues: LGBTQI+ Rights Health Care

June 25, 2014
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke on our nation's energy policy and ensuring the exportation of natural gas in our national interest.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Thank you for yielding. Mr. Speaker,

The debate about our nation's energy policy is happening here in Congress and around the country.


June 25, 2014
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WASHINGTON--Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke on the celebration of LGBT Pride Month and the movement for equality.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Thank you Madam Speaker.


June 19, 2014
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"For generations, this country’s infrastructure served as the backbone of our economic success. We dreamed big, we built bigger, and our economy flourished. But today our infrastructure is crumbling, and the growth of our economy is slow."
Issues: Appropriations