Press Releases

“On Veterans Day, and every day, Americans honor the sacrifices of the courageous women and men who have served as soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen and Coast Guardsmen. Let us always remember the generations of brave service members who have defended and protected our freedom."

“The peaceful transfer of power is the cornerstone of our democracy. After an election in which Donald Trump won the electoral college and Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, we have a responsibility to come together and find common ground. Only by recognizing and respecting the important contributions that all Americans make to our country’s success can we build an inclusive and stronger future for America."

“Janet Reno’s trailblazing tenure as the first woman Attorney General leaves an enduring legacy for justice in our nation."

After yet another exhaustive review of emails to and from Secretary Clinton, the FBI has again given her a clean bill of health.

With wages rising and unemployment down, October's jobs report shows our economy continues to forge ahead. However, much more can and should be done to create more good-paying jobs and build a more secure future for hard-working Americans.

“In 1996, Congressional Republicans abandoned their presidential nominee and campaigned for a Republican House and Senate to serve as a ‘check’ on the Clinton White House. Their ‘check’ on the Clinton White House was impeaching President Bill Clinton for matters that had nothing to do with his presidency."

“Thanks to the landmark Affordable Care Act, more than 20 million previously uninsured Americans now have quality, affordable health coverage. Starting today, families across America will be able to visit the Health Insurance Marketplaces and enroll in health coverage for 2017. For another year, with the beginning of the ACA’s fourth Open Enrollment period, millions will continue to have access to the coverage – and health security – needed to pursue their dreams."

“Latina Equal Pay Day spotlights the continued injustice of the wage gap in America. In the United States, all Americans who work hard should see the benefits of their labor, regardless of race or gender. Yet, on average, Latinas have to work for 22 months just to match what white, non-Hispanic men earn in a single year."