Press Releases

"The questions that were asked by the justices, I thought, were very – evoked information and responses that were, I think, very constructive. This is very – you know – it’s very important, it’s as big as our Constitution, it’s as big as our country itself, it’s as personal as, as every marriage in our country between same-sex parties..."

“In fact, the House Republican leadership repeatedly and secretly increased to $3 million the amount of taxpayer funds obligated to conducting an unprecedented, nationwide litigation campaign in more than a dozen lawsuits defending DOMA, losing all their cases in which decisions were rendered. At first, Republicans proudly announced this effort as they catered to the most extreme elements of their party. Now, as public opinion continues to shift, they leave unanswered charges of ‘fiscal responsibility’ hypocrisy and questions about the abuse of taxpayer funds.

“The Affordable Care Act has transformed lives, communities, and our society for the better in the past three years. Moving forward, we must defend this law and keep acting to make history for our country and progress for the American people.”

"Enough is enough. Republicans received a vote on their extreme proposal; now that it has failed once more, it's time for Republicans to work with Democrats to enact a budget that reflects our values of fairness and opportunity for all. Let's act to create jobs, grow the economy, strengthen the middle class, and responsibly reduce the deficit."

“It’s time for Congress to enact a budget that reflects our fundamental values as a nation – a solutions-based plan that responsibly reduces the deficit and strengthens the middle class. That’s what Democrats put forward and Republicans rejected; now, let’s work together to enact a plan that creates jobs, grows our economy, and brings down our deficit in a balanced way.”

"Already there is no denial of care for pre-existing conditions for 17 million children. Starting next year up to 129 million Americans with pre-existing conditions will not be – will no longer be denied coverage. Being a woman will no longer be a pre-existing medical condition. As I've mentioned, there are no lifetime limits on care, which is important."

“To all who celebrate Nowruz, to Iranians in America, to families across Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, Pakistan, and elsewhere, we wish you a year of health and happiness. Eid-eh Shoma Mobarak.”

"...Liberty to pursue to their happiness, people’s individual happiness because they could not – they wouldn’t be job blocked, stay at a job because somebody in the family had a preexisting medical condition, or that they did themselves. Just think, if you could be a photographer, a writer, start your own business, be self-employed, as well as change jobs, or start business..."