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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 ...

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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 Elected Regional Whip by Democratic Colleagues

“It is an honor to have the confidence and support of my colleagues as I take on new leadership responsibilities as Regional Whip. As Congress works to solve the complex issues ahead, I am proud to be in a position to work closer with Democratic leaders and the members of ...

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1. Quigley Votes for Enhanced Sanctions Against Iran
(Latest News/2012 Press Releases)
... that includes our important ally, Israel,” said Rep. Quigley. “Current sanctions have had a very real and damaging effect on Iran’s economy and by further expanding them to energy, financial, and transportation ...
... 11 likeliest candidates for VWP status: Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Israel, Panama, Poland, Romania, Taiwan and Uruguay. Last year, three million visitors from these countries spent $14 ...
“With so much uncertainty in the Middle East, one thing that must never be uncertain is America’s support for Israel.  A threat to Israel is a threat to America, and we will not let our great ally ...
4. Quigley Honors Holocaust Remembrance Day
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... the Holocaust.  It is a solemn reminder of the history Jewish people carry each day and why our commitment to the state of Israel is so important.” During a trip to Poland in January, Rep. Quigley, ...
... Rep. Quigley "  Renews commitment to a strong state of Israel WASHINGTON – During a trip to Poland last week, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial ...
... and deliver a nuclear weapon. We are out of time and have no choice but to enact the severest of sanctions in order to protect our ally Israel, our troops, and the entire region. And as the Israeli ...
... Israel, our troops, and the entire region Given the report’s findings, claims by Iran’s leaders that their nuclear program is peaceful are no longer credible, and the window for action to stop them is ...
... seek unilateral Palestinian statehood at the United Nations this Friday.  It’s not too late to abandon this reckless route, engage in direct negotiations with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and ...
... that lost amidst the controversy surrounding recent statements on the Israel-Palestinian peace process, lost amidst the hopeful events of the Arab Spring, and lost amidst Syrian sanctions and military ...
... vote on a resolution condemning Israeli settlements, or veto the action if necessary. The text of the letter is as follows: Dear Secretary Clinton: I write today regarding the expected consideration ...
...      "Thank you Madam Speaker. In the wake of the worst fire in Israel’s history, I want to commend the USAID and the US Forest Service for leading America’s vital effort to help extinguish ...
... the House of Representatives, urging the Palestinian leadership to match Israel's good-faith efforts to come to a peace agreement. A full transcript is below the video.     "Mr. Speaker, ...
... has spoken on the House floor numerous times in support of the State of Israel.  ...
"I left with a renewed commitment to the future of the state of Israel and a far more complete understanding of what it means to never forget what happened inside those walls" " CHICAGO— On Sunday, ...
15. Quigley Statement on Iran Sanctions
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... their unabashed pursuit of nuclear weapons and continued threats to our peace and our closest ally, Israel. Iran has ignored six Security Council resolutions calling on the country to halt its nuclear ...
16. Quigley Statement on UN Sanctions on Iran
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... by Iran will not be tolerated by our global community. However, we must do more. As we saw last weekend when Iran began readying its military to intercede in Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas terrorists ...
17. Quigley Statement on Gaza Flotilla Incident
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"Israel must be able to defend itself and keep weapons out of the hands of Hamas." " CHICAGO—Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) issued the following statement about this weekend’s confrontation ...
... Israel, have allowed people to serve openly in the military since the 1990s.  ...
... the severity of the threat posed by a nuclear Iran.   It must choose a deal based on substance over convenience.   But most of all, it must remember the safety and security of the State of Israel ...
... Heritage Month, so now seems a fitting time to look back on the history of the State of Israel and remember it accurately.   In recent weeks there has been much attention paid to an announcement of ...
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