Press Releases

“Today's announcement is a victory for the cause of human rights and equality. In acting to promote and preserve the safety and freedom of LGBT communities worldwide, President Obama reaffirmed a basic promise: no matter whom you love and where you live, the United States will stand strong for your fundamental human rights."

“Republicans have another chance to decide whose side they're on - all Americans or the one percent. The choice is clear: will Republicans join us to protect the economic security of the middle class, or will they continue to protect the interests of people making more than a million dollars a year?"

'Today's jobs report sends a clear message: we've made some progress but we have work to do."

"Good afternoon. Last month, Mr. Hoyer, our distinguished Democratic Whip, Mr. Clyburn, who had to leave for the airport but who joined us in signing a letter to Speaker Boehner asking him to pass the President's extension of Unemployment Insurance, extending the payroll tax cut for the middle class, and to pass legislation, an extension of SGR. These are three very important issues that economists tell us build the economy and, in terms of Unemployment Insurance, payroll tax, inject demand into the economy to create jobs."

“Tonight, Senate Republicans laid their cards on the table - putting the interests of people who make more than a million dollars a year ahead of a serious tax cut for the middle class. Now, they want to stack the deck against working families with a plan to limit tax cuts for all Americans and small businesses, and toss hundreds of thousands of Americans out of work."

“Sergeant at Arms Bill Livingood has served the House of Representatives, and indeed the nation, with distinction. His retirement marks the end of an era defined by Bill's dedicated leadership, sound judgment, and laser-like focus on what is best for the institution, its Members, staff, and visitors."

“At last, Republicans felt the heat from Democrats to extend the payroll tax cut. However, the Republican proposal does less to spur economic growth for job creation than President Obama's plan. Unbelievably, it cuts hundreds of thousands of jobs and offers less relief to the middle class."

“World AIDS Day affords us an opportunity to reflect on our progress in fight against the global AIDS pandemic and to rededicate ourselves to ending the disease once and for all."