A biography for Mike Quigleyhasn’t been written yet.
“Since 2001, I've done what every elected official should be doing in government right now. My staff and I took a look at the books, thought outside the box and proposed reforms.”
“Let's face it: when it comes to denying access to abortion care and reproductive rights, especially for low-income women with limited resources, there's no limit to how far some are willing to go.”
“Before being elected to Congress, I oversaw the Cook County Hospital System as a Cook County Commissioner for 10 years.”
“We can't allow ourselves to descend down the rabbit hole of unbridled partisanship for partisan sake.”
“I come from a state where four governors have gone to jail since I've been alive. Two of my last four predecessors in this seat went to jail or are going to jail.”
“Illinois and Chicago have shown they can compete on the world stage, and we will continue to answer the challenge.”
“I have never been reimbursed at the federal level. Never want to be in a million years. To me, it's just not worth the red flag.”
“I'm a longtime believer in the old adage that sunlight is the best disinfectant, particularly in politics.”
“Instead of focusing on attacking unions and the labor movement, we need to find ways to strengthen and empower workers so we can put more money in the pockets of middle class families.”
“We know that trade doesn't just help Wall Street or even just Main Street; it also helps businesses on the side streets, such as Elston Avenue in my home district.”
“Passionately defending one's principles is crucial. Representing your district is fundamental. But refusing to entertain the common ground - with no other cost but giving the other guy a political 'win' - is a disservice.”
“When they talk about my job being important, I say, 'The important jobs are the ones that you'd notice if you left for a week.'”
“Economic inequality is not about food stamps and homeless shelters. It is about being a devotee of social justice and equality.”
“I do believe that the majority of elected officials worked very hard and their heart is in the right place.”
“Without the U.S. leading the way in trade negotiations, we likely will see irreversible damage to our environment and widespread abuse of labor and human rights, all while we lose out on the opportunity to expand our economy and create jobs.”