Quigley Statement on Illinois Concealed Carry Ruling“Today’s ruling is a disappointing setback as we work to end the gun violence that plagues our community and claims innocent lives. I am hopeful that Illinois lawmakers will take swift action to ensure that our state has common-sense gun laws that balance public safety with Second Amendment rights,” said ... |
Quigley Statement on SCOTUS Hearing Marriage Equality Cases“The Supreme Court’s decision to take up the issue of same-sex marriage is a major step forward for lesbian and gay Americans who have long fought for their constitutional right to fairness and equality. The Defense of Marriage Act is an affront to our country’s values of ‘life, liberty and ... |
Honoring Local First Chicago"The impact that independent and locally owned businesses have on our communities comes as no surprise. The lasting economic, social, and environmental outcomes are essential to the growth and sustainability of our neighborhoods. More than seven years ago, a non-profit organization named Local First Chicago was formed with one purpose ... |
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| Quigley Speaks Out Against the "Let Women Die Act" |
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| Thursday, 13 October 2011 16:59 |
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"Madam Speaker, earlier this year we learned what opponents of choice really think of women when they attempted to redefine rape in H.R. 3 -- when they claimed to be fiscal watchdogs, and then voted to repeal funding for family planning and Planned Parenthood, which saves the public 4 dollars for every 1 dollar invested. And now they are pushing H.R. 358, the falsely named “Protect Life Act,” which rather than protecting life, would actually allow hospitals to refuse life-saving treatment to women on religious or moral grounds. This harmful bill will also effectively ban comprehensive insurance coverage, which includes abortion care, even if a woman pays with her own, private dollars. H.R. 358, like every extremist, anti-choice measure before it reveals what choice opponents really think of women. Here’s what I think of women: I think they should be able make their own life choices about their own bodies, and I think we should vote down this bill and every other destructive measure being pushed by those who think so little of our mothers, sisters, wives and daughters." |
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