Press Releases

“If this review is to be fair, it must be truly bipartisan. The panel should be equally divided between Democrats and Republicans as is done on the House Ethics Committee. It should require that witnesses are called and interviewed, subpoenas are issued, and information is shared on a bipartisan basis. Only then could it be fair.”

“There is no time left to deny the reality of climate change, or to turn a blind eye on the impact it is having on our country. We cannot afford more Republican votes to reject science, empower polluters, and roll back our commitments to innovation and efficiency. Only by working together can we meet the challenge before us. Let us answer the clarion call of this report, and renew our efforts to create clean energy jobs, preserve our environment, reduce carbon pollution, and reverse the rising tide of climate change.”

“Our thoughts and prayers rest with the mothers and fathers, siblings and loved ones, of each girl kidnapped and separated from her family. The attack on this community’s human rights is an affront to the human rights of all men and women across the globe. The United States and the international community must not rest until we’ve secured the release of these young women and brought them home safe and sound.”

“We need a more responsible and effective approach, like the one represented in the bipartisan two-year Senate tax extenders bill that provides critical support to teachers, students and homeowners. It is time for Republicans to stop ignoring hard working American families, and work with Democrats to create jobs, invest in innovation, and build an economy that works for everyone – not just the wealthy.”

“But, as we have noticed, we’ve come to the steps of the Capitol so that the world can hear the stories – not only their own stories, but representative of so many others. They have spoken so eloquently. I want to thank them. I want to thank all of my colleagues who have joined us here and are helping to co-sponsor the legislation that would give us a vote."

“And maybe just this episode, this incident, this tragedy is of such consequence that it will send a message to the perpetrators that they should not think of ever doing this again. And ‘never again’ has been our recurring theme – but they have taken it to new heights. We cannot let that stand."

"This approach is not only unfair, but it is unwise. Republican Members have made numerous accusations in public over the past year that have turned out to be untrue after further investigation, undermining the credibility of the investigation and the House."

“The unbreakable bonds between the United States and Israel remain rooted in our shared values, our common ideals and mutual interests. Our unshakable friendship is founded on our united commitment to the secure future of a Jewish and democratic state of Israel."