Press Releases

I have many wishes for you and one is that I wish you could have heard the Vice President in the Q & A afterwards because one of our colleagues, Mark Takai has been diagnosed.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I thank you and your staff, and Mr. Crowley, for bringing us together for a very important Issues Conference at a very important time.

“For the more than 40 years since Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court has consistently ruled that a woman’s reproductive health decisions must be her own – in consultation with her family, her physician and her faith."

We must continue to press the special interests to disclose the extent of their spending in our elections, both with legislation and executive action.

“We cannot perpetuate a broken immigration system that tears apart families and fails to meet the needs of our country."

“The White House has announced that the parties to the historic Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action have declared today Implementation Day."

Iran's release of the five Americans is overdue but joyous news. Throughout these Americans’ long and unjust captivity, we have seen the abiding strength and courage of their families.

“The Rev. Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. dedicated his life to ensuring that all Americans may live the American Dream."