Mike Quigley

“One of the cornerstones of our democracy is the peaceful transition of power.”

“While everyone is entitled to a little vacation now and then, America's top legal officers should adhere to basic measures to increase accountability and restore the public's trust in government.”

“Wrigley Field was built and designed at a time when people got to the ballpark by trolley, train, and horse cart.”

“Only in Chicago do they care more about who the mayor is than who's president.”

“On Capitol Hill and in state houses across the country, anti-women's health politicians continue to make it clear that they will stop at nothing to end access to a safe, legal abortion.”

“I introduced the Transparency in Government Act, a multi-faceted transparency bill that would bring unprecedented access and accountability to the federal government.”

“Anytime a member of Congress wants to travel abroad - which we do from time to time as part of our official duties - we are required to check with the House Committee on Ethics as to whether the trip follows the ethics rules by which federally elected officials are bound. Not so with Supreme Court justices.”

“Protection of religious freedom means considering the faiths and beliefs of everyone involved.”

“With more than half of the American workforce without private pension coverage, Social Security provides economic certainty within a system that is fair, equitable, and easy to understand. You work hard, pay into the system, and the federal government makes a promise to pay back your earned benefits when you retire. It's that simple.”

“The fact that Russia has shown a willingness to disrupt elections and undermine institutions should come as no surprise. Just ask our allies across Europe, particularly in places like Georgia and Ukraine.”

“Since 1975, violence has been recognized as a public health problem, in large part to former Surgeon Generals Dr. Koop and Dr. Satcher's pioneering efforts to make the health approach a national priority. Since then, we've seen that violence can be curbed - and stopped - if we treat it as we would any other epidemic health concern.”

“A lot of the O'Hare Modernization Plan may have been a mistake.”

“Despite its challenges, globalization has led to one of the most peaceful and productive times in world history.”

“For decades, allies have counted on the U.S. to step up to the plate to work with them to protect the shared values we hold dear. As we face numerous international challenges, both old and new, we need to put more faith and investment in our international and diplomatic institutions, not weaken them.”

“In my home district, exports support more than 100,000 jobs. Imagine how many more jobs we can create by breaking down the barriers that prevent Chicago-made goods and services from entering new markets.”

“Scaling back the U.S. fleet of 14 nuclear-armed submarines to eight would maintain a robust deterrent at sea while generating billions in savings and easing pressure on the Navy's shipbuilding budget.”

“Ever since I arrived in Washington in April 2009, I have been fighting for more transparency and accountability in government.”

“What I would like to do... once I take care of all my kids' student loans, is buy a red 1965 Mustang and fully restore it.”

“Too often, advances in civil rights or women's rights are undermined by wrong-headed legislation or weak-kneed political leadership.”

“I am committed to working towards a more transparent, accountable, and ethical federal government worthy of the public's trust.”