Mike Quigley
Mike Quigley
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth17 October 1958
CountryUnited States of America
allowing children empowering women
Empowering women by allowing them to choose when and how many children to have is not only the right thing to do, it is the smart thing to do.
arrived government since washington
Ever since I arrived in Washington in April 2009, I have been fighting for more transparency and accountability in government.
advances civil leadership rights women
Too often, advances in civil rights or women's rights are undermined by wrong-headed legislation or weak-kneed political leadership.
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During my time in Washington, I have become increasingly frustrated by the power held by the gun lobby.
owners
There is such a thing as commonsense middle-ground gun reform, and most gun owners support it.
immediate large longer pretend safe states threats united
Just as we can no longer pretend that ducking under wooden desks will keep us safe from a nuclear bomb, we must no longer pretend that a large nuclear stockpile will protect us from the most immediate security threats the United States faces.
government middle money poor seen takes
I've seen it with my own eyes: When government takes money from the poor and the middle class, everyone suffers.
assault deer home hunt hunting magazine protecting
When you have a high-volume magazine or an assault weapon, you're not hunting deer or protecting your home; you're out to hunt people.
common cost defending district entertain ground guy principles refusing
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.
recycling feels
I like to take out the recycling because I actually feel like I'm doing something.
father rights people
Our Founding Fathers drafted the Bill of Rights to ensure that We the People could determine how best to protect our communities.
accountability needs transparency
We need to replace hyperbole with a reasonable, informed discussion about how to reinvent the federal budget with more transparency and better accountability.
two pieces information
Anyone who has ever asked for directions knows you need two crucial pieces of information to get good results: a starting point and a destination.
government ethical worthy
I am committed to working towards a more transparent, accountable, and ethical federal government worthy of the publics trust.