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“Budgets reflect our priorities, who we are as a nation, what we're going to put first, and emphasize and invest.”
“I will work hard at the federal level to defend our progress on climate change, but we know that forward progress on climate must happen locally.”
“The transition to clean energy should not be viewed as a burden to be overcome but, rather, an extraordinary job creation opportunity for the United States.”
“Unfortunately, Republicans repeatedly waste taxpayer time and money, and even shut down the government, in efforts to repeal ACA. We simply cannot afford this kind of dysfunction.”
“If all of us try to do everything, we will accomplish nothing.”
“My position has been consistent that middle class families should not pay more taxes. That hasn't changed.”
“Passing comprehensive immigration reform and making DACA and DAPA permanent will free people from living in the shadows of fear from deportation to be able to pursue higher education, buy homes, start businesses, and expand our economy and strengthen the communities of the 10th district and our nation.”
“We cannot forget that we are a nation founded by refugees who were fleeing oppression and often fearful for their lives.”
“I'm willing to meet with anyone, Democrat or Republican, who has a good idea, an open mind and a willingness to come together to tackle the challenges we face.”
“I have met too many people who are looking for work, worrying about their mortgage, uncertain about their health insurance, and doubting that things will get any better anytime soon. Not just concerned about the present, many of us are doubting the future.”
“Much as I wish it were not so, we do live in a dangerous world. It has, in fact, always been this way. Our earliest ancestors had to worry about predators, natural disasters, disease, and - unique among our species - attacks by other people.”
“I spend most of my career as a management consultant, a businessman working with family-owned small and medium-sized businesses. The businesses that make up the core of our economy.”
“While I've been in Congress, I've never experienced a whiff of anti-Semitism. In my life, I have experienced very little.”
“I have - and always will - stand up against efforts to limit a woman's right to choose.”
“We have to end Citizens United, and we have to do it united as a people. If we don't do it, our system is going to be further corrupted.”
“I have a world of respect for Congressman Dold and the service he's given to our country.”
“Illinois has commonsense regulations on concealed carry permits. For example, if you had two or more D.U.I.'s within five years, within the past five years, you do not have the right in Illinois to obtain a concealed weapons permit.”
“Consider this for a moment: House Republicans would rather cut off a woman's access to birth control, cancer screenings, and other preventative care from Planned Parenthood than continue to fund and operate the federal government.”
“To get Congress working again, I'm dedicated to working with anyone who has an open mind, good ideas, and a willingness to work together.”
“We should follow the facts wherever they lead us.”