Press Releases

This Thanksgiving week has brought an outpouring of gratitude from people across the country to Democrats for winning the House and saving our country.

“The passing of Dr. James Billington is a profound loss for his family and loved ones as well as for our nation. Over the course of his long and prolific career, Dr. Billington became a tireless steward for American history, helping protect and preserve our nation’s most treasured past for generations of Americans.

Congratulations once again on your victory and for being part of an historic new Democratic Majority!

“Throughout her 20 years of public service, Congresswoman Marcia Fudge has been a relentless advocate for the right of every citizen to vote, and for all votes to be counted as cast.  During her time in Congress, Congresswoman Fudge has been a driving force in our voter protection efforts, including in her leadership as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.  

“President Trump’s nomination of Andrew Wheeler to head the Environmental Protection Agency perpetuates the unprecedented culture of corruption, cronyism and abuse of taxpayer money at the heart of this Administration.

“Today, Secretary DeVos and the Trump Administration reversed decades of progress for students, schools and survivors. With wanton disregard, this Administration has cruelly codified their utter contempt for survivor justice by making schools unwelcoming and less safe.

“Hi, I’m Congressman Gerry Connolly from Virginia, and I serve as a Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Leader Pelosi.  Good morning.  While it is snowing here, we have great sadness in my state of California, just an unprecedented number of people dead, in the high 50s, and many missing.  It is just – we have had these fires again and again, but these seem to be particularly deadly.  So our thoughts and prayers and resources need to be with California at this very sad time.