“Every night at dinner, my father would say something about the greatness of the United States - and tell us to make sure the government is there for the next people who come along and need it.”

American attorney and politician, born 1973

Raja Krishnamoorthi is an American attorney and politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 8th congressional district since 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He is best known for his work in Congress, representing part of Illinois and taking part in national politics as a Democrat. His public profile is tied to elected office and legal practice rather than to a long list of published works or formal honors.