Press Releases

". This opportunity will extend our patriotic appreciation to those whose love of our country, whose care and commitment to their fellow person, who unquestionably made sacrifices and now more than nine years later we finally are doing the right thing for them."

"Today, Congress acted on our ongoing commitment to fiscal discipline."

"I am pleased Chairman Genachowski and Commissioners Copps and Clyburn acted to adopt enforceable rules aiming to preserve internet openness and transparency. Standing alone, however, the rules fall short of what a truly free and open internet requires--they are not sufficiently clear, consistent or firm to adequately protect consumers and innovative freedom."

"Today, we have the opportunity to play our part in that same tradition: to support the COMPETES Act, to reaffirm our leadership ‘in science and technology,' to keep America first."

"Today, the House acted to give America's parents the confidence that the food they serve their children is safe. With recent outbreaks of food-borne illness from common foods such as spinach, tomatoes, peanut butter, and cookie dough, the urgency of addressing this challenge could not be greater. And with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, we will fundamentally change the way we protect public health and the safety of our food supply."

"We are here to affirm a core American principle: that anyone who wishes to serve, secure, and defend this country should be welcomed, judged by their abilities, and honored for their sacrifice. We will strengthen our national security and recognize the contributions of all Americans, the contributions that they have made to our nation's defense. And we will fulfill our pledge to make ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell' a memory by the end of this year."

"Today's landmark vote in the Senate moves us one step closer to the historic repeal of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. After a bipartisan vote in the House, the Senate is now primed to honor the American ideal of equality, recognizing the contributions all Americans have to make to the defense of our nation."

"Today's landmark vote closes the door on a fundamental unfairness in our nation. The historic repeal of the discriminatory ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy honors the service of all who dedicate their lives to protecting the American people. And it reflects a core principle in our nation: that anyone who wishes to serve, secure, and defend this country should be welcomed, judged by their abilities, and honored for their sacrifice."