Press Releases
Press Release
July 17, 2013
“So, let’s not waste the public’s time, the taxpayer’s dollar on initiatives that are going no place, political stunts, political stunts, an excuse for a legislative agenda that is not worthy of this House of Representatives, that is not deserving of the respect of the American people in the form of this legislation will not have my support. And with that, I yield back the balance of my time.”
Press Release
July 16, 2013
“The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act put in place the strongest consumer financial protections in history – and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working every day to make those protections work for America’s middle class."
Press Release
Pelosi Announces Congressional Arts Competition Winner from California’s 12th Congressional District
July 12, 2013
“The pieces in this year’s Congressional Arts Competition showcase the hard work and ingenuity of our country’s talented young minds,” Pelosi said. “I congratulate Man on his winning painting, and I know his art will brighten the halls of the Capitol.”
Press Release
July 12, 2013
“I thank Secretary Napolitano for her service to our country. I look forward to welcoming her to California and to working together to advance the education of our state’s young people.”
Press Release
July 12, 2013
“Americans are sick and tired of Republicans’ ideological assault on the health and economic security of the middle class. As the Affordable Care Act is fully implemented and as patients benefit from the protections of this landmark law, it’s time for Republicans to turn their attention to our core challenges: putting people to work and growing the economy.”
Press Release
July 12, 2013
“In the days ahead, I will work with local officials to ensure that all those injured receive the necessary care they need to heal and the perpetrator of this travesty is brought to justice. For the families who are shouldering such devastating loss, know that all of San Francisco offers our prayers and deepest sympathies in this sad time.”
Press Release
July 11, 2013
As the Leader writes in her letter, “recent disclosures regarding intelligence collection activities have underscored the need for the Board to assess the impact of government actions and to ensure our national security policies are consistent with our privacy and civil liberties expectations.”
Press Release
July 11, 2013
“I call upon our friends in the faith community and they’re here on this issue as well as most of the farmers groups and all the rest. There’s nobody – there’s nobody – outside this body who supports this bill who cares about the values that we all profess to have within these walls. So again, taking food out of the mouths of babies, that’s a good policy? I don’t think so. Vote no on this rule. Thank you.”
Press Release
July 11, 2013
"It's time to engage in a fair and open debate on our priorities, enact a budget that replaces the sequester, reduces the deficit, creates jobs, strengthens the middle class, and takes us into the future. It's a stunning thing that we have no jobs bill and we have no budget after the Republicans have said we want regular order on the budget."
Press Release
July 11, 2013
“As Americans, our democracy is only as strong as we are as a people. Our strength depends on the economic security and prosperity of every hardworking American family who aspires to become part of the middle class – the backbone of our democracy. Today, House Republicans undermined that strength. Now, it’s time for them to change course and work with Democrats to protect and promote the prosperity of our children, families, and future generations.”