Press Releases

"Our thoughts and prayers rest with the families and loved ones of Ambassador Stevens and the three other Americans killed in this vicious and heinous attack against the U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi. We condemn this brazen assault in the strongest possible terms."

"When Congress bestows the Congressional Gold Medal on Arnold Palmer we will be honoring a living legend. He is an icon of American sports, and a success in all of his endeavors – a humanitarian, a businessman, a philanthropist. He personifies the American dream."

"With our nation inching closer to the ‘fiscal cliff,’ Speaker Boehner’s lack of determination to reach an agreement is due to his party’s intransigence and partisan obstructionism."

"Today, we come together once again to remember and to reflect with reverence and with respect. Because whenever we speak of September 11th, 2001, we tread on sacred ground."

"This week, President Obama and Democrats articulated a clear choice for Americans, and with today's jobs report we must keep moving forward for jobs and a stronger middle class. But Republicans keep standing in the way of growth and certainty for our economy."

Pelosi, Nadler and 143 other House Members filed the brief today in this landmark case, which has reached the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit following a U.S. District Court ruling that Section 3 of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional.

"Today, our thoughts and prayers rest with the family, friends, and loved ones of our former colleague, a dear friend to many in Congress, and a strong leader for the people of North Carolina: Congressman Charlie Rose."

"Labor Day is an opportunity to honor our nation’s workers, pledge to strengthen the hand of working families, and renew our commitment to a future of fairness and opportunity for all."