Press Releases
Press Release
April 30, 2015
"Democrats will continue to champion creating jobs and growing the paychecks of all Americans rather than being here, as the Republicans are, as the handmaidens of the special interests."
Press Release
April 29, 2015
“House Democrats believe in a budget that invests in hard-working American families, with bigger paychecks and better infrastructure for everyone. "
Press Release
April 29, 2015
“Evidently, there is no American principle too sacred not to be surrendered in Republicans’ race to pander to the most radical, anti-immigrant corners of their party."
Press Release
April 28, 2015
“A nation built on the ideal of ‘E Pluribus Unum’ must not prohibit same-sex couples from marrying, if it seeks to remain true to the highest aims."
Press Release
April 28, 2015
“All of us who love justice and love Baltimore are deeply saddened by the death of Freddie Gray and the deep wounds that have been laid bare in the Baltimore community."
Press Release
April 25, 2015
Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the powerful earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday:
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and loved ones of all those killed in the terrible earthquake in Nepal.
"Our hearts ache at the news of lives taken from the face of Everest and the heart of Katmandu, and the scenes of devastation from Nepal to Northern India. The American people stand ready to help however we can, in rescuing survivors, delivering aid, food and shelter, and supporting the hard path from ruin to recovery.
"We offer our deepest condolences to the victims of this terrible tragedy."
Press Release
April 24, 2015
But in order for America to be number one in all of this we have to invest in education, and we have the invest in the infrastructure of expanding broadband so that everyone is included.
Press Release
April 24, 2015
“The facts are clear: 100 years ago, from 1915 to 1923, the leaders of the Ottoman Empire conceived and carried out a genocide against the Armenian people."
Press Release
April 23, 2015
Today is a good day in one respect in that the Senate is expected to move forward on a vote to confirm the highest law enforcement officer in the land, the first time an African American woman will hold this position.
Press Release
April 23, 2015
"As the nation’s highest ranking law enforcement official, Attorney General Lynch will continue to be a resolute, tenacious advocate for justice. "