Press Releases

''Americans' top priority remains job creation, yet for 430 days in the majority, House Republicans have failed to put forward a comprehensive jobs agenda. Instead, Republicans have voted to weaken our economy and end the Medicare guarantee, and pushed a partisan transportation bill that destroys 500,000 jobs."

“On Tibetan Uprising Day, we honor the many brave Tibetans who have lost their lives fighting for their religious freedom and human rights. We rededicate ourselves to the liberty and fundamental dignity for the Tibetan people - to economic and political empowerment for all Tibetans, and a future of stability and democracy for Tibet."

"As you are probably aware, late in the day yesterday, the Senate came to agreement on amendments to its bipartisan transportation bill. It is our hope that something similar will happen in the House of Representatives. So far as we can see, our Republican colleagues have been in disarray on the subject of what, how, and when a transportation bill will come to the floor. It's very important that we move forward with this big job creator."

“The past year has painted a mixed portrait of both hope and struggle for the world's women. Three women won the Nobel Peace Prize; yet millions of mothers and daughters remained unable to reach their full potential, get an education, join the workforce, and lead their communities and nations. In the United States, we've seen an attempt to silence women in the debate on women's health and witnessed vicious and inappropriate attacks on a woman who spoke out. And we must fight to ensure that women always have a seat at the table."

“The President's initiative is a bold step forward for clean energy and our economic growth. With Americans facing skyrocketing prices at the pump, Big Oil raking in record profits, and rampant Wall Street speculation driving costs higher each day, we must take an ‘all-of-the-above' approach to invest in American energy and create American jobs."

“Thank you Mr. Speaker. I'm pleased to join you in welcoming our distinguished guest, the Prime Minister of the Jewish state of Israel, once again, to the Capitol of the United States. I associate myself with your remarks in terms of our commitment to the security of Israel, our strategic partner[ship] is mutually beneficial to both of our countries. "

"Congressman Donald Payne was a leader of conscience and a public servant of diligence. He was admired by his colleagues; he earned respect around the world for his outspoken advocacy on behalf of human rights and the worth and dignity of every person."

“Congressman Norm Dicks has served the people of Washington with distinction, commitment, vision, and passion over the course of his career. He is a proud son of his home state and a lifelong public servant - working for the state in the Senate and for more than three decades as a strong advocate for Washington's 6th district in the House of Representatives."