Press Releases

“Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I thank you and Vice Chair Joe Crowley for the absolute excellence of this issue conference. Thanks to your staff as well for bringing us together to talk about the issues we’ve talked about from the first day of this Congress – restoring confidence, restoring confidence in our economy, job creation, growth with jobs, growth with jobs. Madame Christine Lagarde talked about last night."

“The Lunar New Year is an opportunity for Asian Americans to take stock of the past year and look forward to a period of good fortune in the Year of the Snake. From San Francisco to communities across the country, this holiday affords Asian-American families and all Americans the chance to celebrate our diversity as a source of strength; to rededicate ourselves to the promise of pluralism; to renew our belief in a future enriched by the cultures, contributions, and heritage of Americans of every race, ethnicity, and background."

“To protect and defend, that is the oath of office that we take and we had a very informed discussion about gun violence prevention throughout – I would say that was part of almost every discussion that we had. Our theme has always been reigniting the American Dream, building ladders of opportunity for those who want to work hard, play by the rules, take responsibility. In introducing President Clinton today, our distinguished [Democratic Whip], Mr. Hoyer, talked about – well, he’ll tell you – but how the President is a living manifestation of the American Dream and he helped make it possible for so many people."

"Last month, all of us, including the President of the United States, took an oath of office to protect and defend the Constitution and all of the rights contained therein. Every person who holds public office takes that oath – to protect and defend, it is our first responsibility. Following what happened in Connecticut in December, the President has said: “This time it will be different,” as we go forth to protect and defend."

“What the Postal Service requires today is real, lasting, and comprehensive reform."

“Solving the challenge of long-term care is essential to ensuring the health, well-being, and economic security of our nation’s seniors and Americans with disabilities, and each of these appointees will bring deep experience, extensive expertise, and bold ideas to the work of this commission,” Leader Pelosi said. “These three leaders will represent the interests, concerns, and voices of every family struggling to deal with issues of long-term care, and we look forward to working with them to develop a clear, comprehensive plan to tackle these challenges.”

“President Obama made a wise and bold choice in nominating Sally Jewell to be our next Secretary of the Interior. Her background in business and energy, her love of the outdoors, her experience as an engineer and her commitment to conservation make her an ideal candidate to lead our effort to preserve our natural resources, enhance Americans’ quality of life, and create jobs nationwide."

“Today, President Obama reiterated the message of House Democrats and the American people: that Congress must enact a balanced plan to reduce the deficit, as we work to create jobs, grow the economy, and strengthen the middle class. If Republicans continue to refuse to agree to a long-term plan, a short-term package is a necessary next step to ensure we avoid across-the-board spending cuts that only harm our economy. Indeed, delaying sequestration would, at a minimum, inject greater sanity and reflection into this debate."