Press Releases

"I'm Congressman George Miller from California, and I'd like to welcome the Members of Congress and young Americans here today to highlight the real success story of the Affordable Care Act. Two years ago on Friday, I was proud to stand next to President Obama as he signed the Affordable Care Act into law. Because for decades we debated about what to do about rising health care costs faced by families, businesses and government. For decades we debated about how to put American families, instead of the insurance companies, back in charge of their health care. And for decades we just kicked the can down the road; costs continued to rise faster than everything else in the economy, and millions of Americans lost access to affordable health care."

"So, this morning I want to tell you a short story from one of my constituents in Buffalo. She was helped by the Buffalo Community Health Center. And she writes: “On March 2011, I had to leave a job I love because I was sick. With no insurance and no income coming in, I sought treatment at the Community Health Center of Buffalo. There I was blessed to have met the Physician's Assistant that I see now, every time I go there, Mindy Hornberger. They have helped me with both my illness, and so many other aspects in my life - like applying for Social Security, disability for my condition. These women were also helpful with getting me in to see my OBGYN at Sisters Family Health Center, also funded by the health care, and I'm now even more blessed with my first child. The care that I received has been absolutely phenomenal. I don't know where I would be in my life right now if it were not for them and for this bill. I'm sure that, especially with Melissa's great help, and with the help of my new baby, I will have all the help that I need."

“Our budget must always be a statement of our values - a reflection of our commitment to fairness and opportunity for all Americans. The Republican budget once again fails that test."

“Good afternoon. We thank God for the opportunity we have had to come to Libya to congratulate the leaders of the government here, to wish them well in the transition as they write a Constitution, as they move toward democratic elections to form a government for the future."

'Senator Barbara Mikulski has dedicated her life to breaking down barriers, forging new paths, and opening wide the doors of opportunity for the next generation of women leaders. As the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right, she led the way for the many of us who came to public service after her. As she becomes the longest-serving woman in congressional history, she demonstrates the enduring nature of her leadership.'

“It was a privilege to meet with the Prime Minister - a person who has made a personal sacrifice for freedom in Tunisia, a person who was part of the new leadership of this great country,” Leader Pelosi said. “We came here, as Members of Congress, to thank the people of Tunisia for their courage, congratulate them on their democracy, learn from them, and to volunteer our help as to how they thought we could work together. It is a joy to behold this fresh start in Tunisia - with young people, with women, with new ideas.”

''Congressman Gary Ackerman is a father and teacher, a proud son of New York's 5th congressional district, a strong advocate for his community, and a dedicated public servant. As an educator, as a State Senator, and as a longtime Member of the House, Congressman Ackerman has devoted his career to others - to improving the lives of students, workers, and families; to strengthening the economy to benefit our middle class; to advancing human rights, peace, and security for communities across the globe."

"The U.S.-Egypt relationship is an important one I believe to both our countries, I know to the U.S. We have always had a relationship with the people of Egypt and we hope to continue that in a very important way. The strength of Egypt, its stability, is important to the region and to world, and we want to be helpful in that regard."