Press Releases

"As Members of Congress, our first responsibility is to protect and defend the American people and our constitution. The attacks in Paris and Beirut give searing urgency to that responsibility. We will continue to strengthen our efforts to destroy ISIS, fight terror, and protect the American people. We are resolute and we are strong.

"Thank you very much, [Congressman] Mike [Honda].  Thank you for your leadership, for the personal joy of your family and your granddaughter's life.  And I'm honored to be here with you, with Diego Sanchez, with Chad Griffin, with Laya Monarez – how do I say it?  Monarez.  And Harper Jean Tobin, National Center for Transgender Equality.  Again, thank you, Mike Honda, for being such a champion to lead us on this initiative.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for a very productive House Democratic Caucus this morning. I want to associate myself with your remarks about extending our sympathies to the people of France. I also extend that to the people of Lebanon for the losses they suffered last week. France is our oldest friend – our oldest friend. And as I wrote in the book yesterday at the Embassy, France – our oldest friend – we extend sympathy and fraternity. When 9/11 hit, the French press said: ‘We are all Americans.' We are all French now.