Press Releases

“I’m here as the Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives to say, on behalf of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, on both sides of the Capitol: Thank you, New York, for setting an example; for being a model; for showing the way."

“June’s job’s report shows our economy continuing to move in the right direction, extending the longest uninterrupted stretch of private sector job creation in our history."

“The agreement announced today by President Obama to reestablish embassies in Washington and Havana represents historic progress toward restored relations with Cuba."

"Thanks to Republicans’ refusal to act, the Export-Import Bank’s charter will expire at midnight, leaving many American workers, manufacturers and small businesses in the lurch."

“It is my privilege to join the millions of Americans, Catholic and non-Catholic, who are overjoyed to be welcoming His Holiness Pope Francis to the United States."

“For too long, Americans have been working harder and harder just to stay in the same place."

“Today’s Supreme Court decision puts polluters before people, creating new obstacles for the Environmental Protection Agency’s mission to protect our health and environment."

“Today, the Court rightly affirmed the Constitutionality of independent redistricting commissions established by a vote of the people."