Press Releases
Press Release
December 6, 2013
“At the same time, Republican must work in good faith to reach a bipartisan budget agreement that lifts the sequester, creates jobs, grows the economy, strengthens the middle class, and reduces the deficit in a balanced and responsible way. Now is the time to make critical investments in our infrastructure and early childhood education – creating jobs today while laying the foundation of a stronger tomorrow. Democrats are working to move our country forward, and build a brighter, more prosperous future for all Americans.”
Press Release
December 5, 2013
"So a million people are going to lose their unemployment compensation, yet if we replace the sequester and we have unemployment compensation, we can have a million more jobs by this time next year than we would otherwise. And that is not my figure, that is the Congressional Budget Office figure. So we believe these priorities have to be addressed by the end of this year..."
Press Release
December 5, 2013
“Few places exemplify America’s potential for trailblazing innovation than my hometown of San Francisco. My vote to advance the Innovation Act comes with the hope that the final legislation will fully ensure that the extraordinary entrepreneurs in San Francisco and across the country receive full protection of the research and technology that will be source of America’s strength for generations to come.”
Press Release
December 5, 2013
"Thank you everyone for joining us for a hearing on this most serious matter, striking right into the hearts of the security of America’s working families. In the interest of our getting to our witnesses as soon as possible, I will save my further remarks until later. But I yield to the distinguished Ranking Member on the Ways and Means Committee who has been a champion on the issue of fairness for America's workers. Today, our focus is on unemployment insurance."
Press Release
December 5, 2013
“May the life of Nelson Mandela long stand as the ultimate tribute to the triumph of hope. May his story long remind us to always look forward with optimism to the future. May it be a comfort to his family, to his friends and loved ones, to the people of South Africa that so many mourn the loss of this extraordinary man and incredible leader at this sad time.”
Press Release
December 4, 2013
"My mother had seven children, six boys. I was the youngest – only girl. But she was a wife. My father was mayor for twelve years. He was in Congress before that. Susan, you know what that is, having grown up in a family where you father was in Congress as well. And she was just the most strategic thinker, politically, very strong in the church and all the rest of the Catholic Church..."
Press Release
December 4, 2013
“Today we focus on moms. We focus on women and say, ‘Thank God being a woman is no longer a preexisting medical condition.’ With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”
Press Release
December 3, 2013
“Congresswomen Schakowsky, Sewell, and Chu each represent the best of our Democratic Caucus – its diversity, its commitment, and its dedication to a strong, thriving, and growing middle class,” Leader Pelosi said. “These leaders bring strong values and a clear vision to our Steering and Policy Committee, and their insights and ideas will prove essential in advancing an agenda of fairness for women, good jobs for our workers, opportunity for families, and responsible deficit reduction for America’s future.”
Press Release
December 2, 2013
“As a longtime staffer, on Capitol Hill and in the executive branch, Ed Cassidy has brought a strong commitment to public service and a wealth of knowledge to his daily work. He has acted with a deep respect for the institution of the House, and we look forward to seeing those same attributes on display as he assumes his duties as our next Chief Administrative Officer.”
Press Release
December 2, 2013
“Our work is far from finished. HIV and AIDS is a really resourceful disease. That virus, ever mutating, just when you think that we have it in our sights, it changes. So, we have to be resourceful in our approach to the HIV/AIDS virus because we will not allow HIV and AIDS to claim so many lives when we have within our means the science, the prevention, the care the search for a cure – to make a difference. One of the most exciting parts of it is that we will now be able to have an AIDS-free generation of transmittals from mother to child, which is quite a remarkable – among other remarkable aspects of it."