Press Releases

“As elected leaders, our first responsibility is to ensure the safety of the American people. We have no more solemn and critical obligation as Members of Congress, and our newest colleague, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul, will add her voice, experience, and commitment to the task of protecting our families and our communities on the House Homeland Security Committee."

'Last week, the House voted overwhelmingly on a bipartisan basis to prevent U.S. boots on the ground in Libya. As I have said before, the NATO-led efforts in Libya will be strengthened by continued consultation with the Congress."

“The thoughts and prayers of all Members of Congress are with the people of central and western Massachusetts today as they reel from the effects of terrible tornadoes. This natural disaster took lives and damaged property; we will send our support and assistance."

“Californians are proud that President Obama has nominated as Commerce Secretary a leader who has made his career in our home state and worked on critical issues facing California. John Bryson is a successful business leader, and he will be an extraordinary, strong, and valuable voice for America's economic interests as Secretary of Commerce. We look forward to working with John Bryson on promoting jobs and economic growth across our country."

“On Memorial Day, we honor those who gave their lives so we can be the land of the free and the home of the brave. Throughout our history, the members of our armed forces have fought to establish a nation, to preserve our union, to defend democracy and defeat tyranny on distant shores. They are our heroes; they reflect the best of the American people."

“Our first responsibility is to ensure the security of the American people. Our intelligence and law enforcement professionals deserve all of the tools and resources they need to keep our families safe as they balance security and our civil liberties."

"Leader Pelosi. 'Good morning. I'm very pleased to be here with my colleague from Maryland, the Ranking Member on the Government Reform and Oversight Committee of the Congress of the United States. He's going to speak to an issue that he has taken the lead on and for which we are very proud of him that relates to price at the pump and the role of speculation in it.'"

“Today, Senate Republicans joined their colleagues in the House in voting for the plan to end Medicare, cut benefits, and put insurance companies in charge of seniors' health care. The same week that voters sent an unmistakable message to Republicans that they reject the plan to end Medicare, Republicans redoubled their commitment to it."