Press Releases

"Leader Pelosi. 'Good morning, everyone. As Members are heading home for another Congressional break--what is it, 2 weeks in, 1 week out?--we will be hearing from our constituents about the Republican initiative to abolish Medicare as we know it.'"

“President Obama's announcement that he will ask Director Robert Mueller to serve for two more years will help ensure continuity and stability at the FBI and on his national security team. Director Mueller has led the Bureau with a steady hand during tumultuous times. He's demonstrated remarkable competence and the highest level of effectiveness, and in doing so has helped keep the American people safe."

“Last year, the Democratic House passed the DREAM Act with bipartisan support. But Senate Republicans denied hundreds of thousands of young people brought to our country without a choice the chance to earn legal status."

“This week, House Republicans are taking action that will put American workers and middle class families at risk by rolling back the powers of the ‘cops on the beat' who work to curb abuses and prevent speculation in oil markets. Republicans are also seeking to prevent the Consumer Financial Protection Agency from fulfilling its function of protecting consumers and helping prevent millions of American families from falling victim to anti-consumer and predatory practices."

“The Republican majority is ignoring Americans' top priority - creating jobs - but are voting to end Medicare as we know it and supporting bills that weaken the middle class. In fact, today's bill could destroy as many as 300,000 jobs over the next year and undermine our economy."

“In his speech today, President Obama reminded the nation of the contributions immigrants have made to this country; since our nation's founding, those who have come to our shores to be part of the American dream have brought their hopes, aspirations, and optimism for a better future."

“On the eve of the 142nd anniversary of the final ‘Golden Spike' in the Transcontinental Railroad, today in California we celebrate the additional investment by the Obama Administration to a modern, 21st century high-speed rail system to rival any in the world. While other states may ignore the benefits of high-speed rail, California is ready to put investments to work immediately, building our statewide system - creating jobs, boosting domestic manufacturing and laying the track for long-term economic development."

“It is a privilege to be in Israel to mark the 63rd anniversary of this nation's declaration of independence. “Israel's history is a tale of prosperity, resilience, and perseverance; a story of courage and success in face of seemingly impossible odds. For 63 years, Israel has shone as a bright light of democracy and freedom dedicated to the core values of the Jewish people: to promote peace, to pursue justice, to seek the common good. As President John F. Kennedy once said: Israel is ‘the child of hope and the home of the brave.'"