Press Releases

“The murder of worshippers at morning prayer is an unconscionable and inhuman act of terror. This attack is beyond the circle of civilized behavior, and Congress and the American people stand united in condemning its brutality."

“Even for $500-per-hour in taxpayer dollars, Speaker Boehner has had to scour Washington to find a lawyer willing to file this meritless lawsuit against the President."

"As the next Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, I am pleased to recommend to our Caucus Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico."

“The Chairman of the Democratic Caucus has informed Members that we will meet tomorrow to organize the Caucus and elect the Leadership team for the 114th Congress."

“As we enter the Affordable Care Act’s Open Enrollment period for 2015, the reality is clear: this landmark law is delivering on the dream of quality, affordable health coverage for millions of American families."

“So, I don’t think there’s any question that the President can act administratively, take executive action. Just as we should act legislatively. We each have our roles in government. So we want to make sure that the public is aware of the fact that every president in the lifetime of most people here in this room anyway that I’m looking at, presidents have taken this action in the national interest; in the absence of Congressional action and the presence of Congressional action."

The good news of this morning, of course, is the U.S.-China climate agreement, which we're learning more about. I have to commend the President for making it a priority to talk with China. And the recognition by China that this needs to be addressed is very significant. It's saying – the argument that some have said, “it's no use; we're not doing anything unless the Chinese do something” – well, they are.

"For the new Congress, House Democrats should have approximately 189 seats not including the delegates who serve on committees."