Press Releases

“President Obama has done his part: soon sending the American Jobs Act to Congress to create jobs, strengthen small businesses, rebuild America, and grow our economy now. We must take up and pass this legislation without further delay."

"The attacks on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo raise grave security concerns and are clearly unacceptable. I join other Members of Congress in condemning the attacks in the strongest terms."

"Leader Pelosi. 'Good morning. Things are moving along quickly on the floor, so we will move along quickly here as well. I guess the quickest way for me to give you my reaction to the President's speech is to say that last night after his speech I went home and I was flipping between the NFL game, the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints, and the U.S. Open. And they both reminded me that the President's speech I think was definitely a touchdown, an ace serve, in the spirit of the season, a home run, out of the park, tenth strike if you bowl. Any sports analogy you want to come up with, I think he achieved.'"

“Ten years ago, Americans witnessed a horrific attack against our nation. On that day, towers of our economic and military strength were viciously attacked; thousands of innocent mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, perished; scenes of destruction and devastation spread."

"Dear Mr. Speaker: Last night, President Obama called for immediate action by the Congress to pass the American Jobs Act. Independent analysis estimates that its enactment would result in nearly two million jobs in 2012."

"Pelosi also sent a letter today to Speaker John Boehner requesting that he urge Republican House Committee Chairmen to “move expeditiously to pass” the American Jobs Act and begin putting the country back to work."

“Tonight, President Obama once again stated with great clarity his commitment to grow our economy and create jobs. Now, Congress must act with great urgency. President Obama offered a clear path to help small businesses succeed and hire, provide tax relief for our workers, rebuild America, and provide aid to those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. It will put Americans back to work and it will be paid for."

"Dear Colleague:  When President Obama speaks to a Joint Session of Congress tonight, he will present a plan for jobs and economic growth.  We all look forward to the President's proposals and share a sense of the urgency that Congress act quickly and on a bipartisan basis to support the creation of jobs."