Press Releases

“So we have a lot going on, all coming together. We have a plan to get it done. And all we have to do is beat this drum across America, to give the American people hope that everybody understands the problem – that we have a plan to get it done, that we’re listening to their solutions, and that we’re never going to rest until we honor our oath of office to protect and defend our Constitution, which is about a democracy, and a middle class, again the backbone of that."

"So we're very excited that a year of action, working with the President, hopefully working in a bipartisan way. And in that spirit, I’m pleased to yield to the distinguished Democratic Whip of the House, the gentleman from Maryland, Mr. Hoyer."

“When this measure passes today, Congress will state unequivocally that the full faith and credit of the United States of America is not in doubt. I thank my Democratic colleagues for never wavering from this position and standing firm on behalf of all Americans. And I thank, once again, the Speaker for giving us this opportunity to associate ourselves and support the Constitution and the American people. With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”

“The Affordable Care Act is already providing new personal and economic freedom to millions of children, students, workers, seniors, families and small business owners. We will continue to strengthen the benefits and protections of the Affordable Care Act, and uphold its promise of quality, affordable care for all Americans.”

“Republicans should be working with Democrats on an opportunity agenda that creates jobs and empowers all Americans to achieve their full potential, not risking a historic default by stalling on raising the debt ceiling. The last time Republicans indulged their partisan irresponsibility, they caused the Republican Government Shutdown that drained billions out of our economy. Our nation simply cannot afford Republicans continuing to play politics with the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans.”

“Republicans should be candid about putting extremism ahead of the good of the country. I hope that Speaker Boehner will overcome the dereliction of duty that is holding back his party and our nation, and seize this opportunity to work to enact the bipartisan immigration reform the American people need and deserve.”

“With only five days left in session before the deadline, we must act now. Democrats are ready to work with our Republican colleagues to enact a clean increase in the debt ceiling. Democrats hope the Republican leadership makes the right choice and brings this up for a vote, so our country can pay our bills.”

“Republicans must stop denying so many millions of American families the economic security they earned, and work with Democrats to pass an extension of emergency unemployment insurance without further delay.”