Press Releases

“These initiatives will help unleash the power of American women, promote the prosperity of American families, and strengthen the middle class – the backbone of American democracy. In setting this foundation, we carry on the work that began 165 years ago to ensure that future generations of women enjoy the equal rights, equal treatment, and equal opportunities that they deserve.”

“On this solemn anniversary, our thoughts and prayers remain with the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of Aurora. May they continue to feel the love and support of our nation. May time heal their pain and grief. May the memories of those lost always remain a blessing for all Americans.”

"...165 years ago courageous women gathered, and a few good men with them, to advance, echo our Declaration of Independence that every man and woman is created equal. We stand on the shoulders of those suffragettes, and others stand on our shoulders. And we have to make sure that women are respected in the workplace, and that they can unleash the power of women to improve our economy."

“As House Republicans spent this week voting for the 38th time to repeal all or part of the Affordable Care Act, Democrats are working with local businesses and families to make the law’s implementation a success. Through our efforts, in the coming months, Americans will benefit from better patient protections, expanded choices, and more affordable care.”

“For more than a quarter-century, Congressman DeFazio has served the people of Oregon and the Congress of the United States with passion and vigor, with a keen intellect and an independent streak,” Leader Pelosi said. “As our top Democrat on the Natural Resources Committee, Congressman DeFazio will bring that same commitment and leadership to the task of creating clean energy jobs, tapping renewable sources of energy, and preserving our natural resources.”

“That was the true mark of courage. That was the statement of his values. Today, on his 95th birthday, that remains his legacy. That was the spirit of the Free South Africa Movement, whose success would be measured in more than the freedom of one man, but in the human rights of a people; manifested in long lines at polling places in free and fair elections. It was a movement inspired by a giant of history."

“This agenda is about the future of America’s families and the growth of America’s economy,” said Leader Pelosi. “When women earn equal pay, we know America’s economy will prosper. When women can have fairness and balance between work and family, we know American society will thrive. It is about unleashing the power of our nation’s women and, in doing so, strengthening the middle class – the backbone of our democracy. And when all women succeed, we know America succeeds.”

"We stand on the steps of the Capitol of the United States and I want to acknowledge the presence and the endurance of our colleague [Congresswoman] Tammy Duckworth, who has been standing with us the whole time, a veteran, a woman veteran, whose leadership has made us the home of the brave and the land of the free."