Press Releases

"We look forward to hearing from voices across the private sector as we work together to reach a balanced agreement that creates jobs, grows the economy, and reduces the deficit."

"President Obama has made a wise choice in nominating Senator John Kerry as our country's next Secretary of State. As the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a Vietnam veteran, the son of a diplomat, and a lifelong public servant, Senator Kerry will bring deep experience, extraordinary intellect, and sound judgment to the task of effectively representing American interests and values on the world stage."

"Nothing brings more revenue to the Treasury than an investment in our children’s education, and today’s $6 million investment in community-based solutions for low-income and at-risk children in the Mission will reap huge dividends for the lives of these children, our city and the nation."

"As we gather here this afternoon on the floor of the House, the Republicans are bringing to the floor Plan B. As I’ve said to you before, Plan B is to send a bill to your children and grandchildren in order to give a tax cut to the wealthiest people in our country, and still those making over a million dollars get a $50,000 tax cut, we’ll add nearly a half a trillion dollars to the deficit."

"Our Democratic Caucus is the most diverse in the history of Congress, and each of our Members will bring a unique perspective to the great challenges of our day – from job creation and economic growth to innovation, education reform, and clean energy development."

"As we gather here this afternoon on the floor of the House, the Republicans are bringing to the floor Plan B. As I’ve said to you before, Plan B: is send a bill to your children and grandchildren in order to give a tax cut to the wealthiest people in our country, and still those making over a million dollars get a $50,000 tax cut, we’ll add nearly a half a trillion dollars to the deficit. "

"As we mourn the unspeakable tragedy in Newtown, we must respond with more than words; we must take action. We must be able to tell our children that we are doing everything in our power to prevent this from happening again,” Leader Pelosi said. “I am pleased to appoint Congressman Thompson to lead our task force to reduce and prevent gun violence. He is a Vietnam veteran and an avid hunter, and he is ideally suited to lead this effort, working with the Administration and in a bipartisan way, to ban assault weapons and assault magazines."