Press Releases

"Today we come together on behalf of our men and women in uniform to honor their service, to pay tribute to their sacrifice, and to strengthen their future. Educating our nation's veterans is an investment in our troops and our economy. It is also a responsibility or a cost of war. And with Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvement Act, we once again fulfill our debt of gratitude to our service members."

"With the passing of Ambassador Holbrooke, our country has lost a brilliant and respected diplomat, but his life and his legacy will continue to affect our search for peace in the world, resolution of conflict, improving relationships among countries, having a values-based American foreign policy. He was a strong fighter for peace throughout the world and an advocate of American values at the United Nations."

"So if it comes to creating jobs, growing the economy, reducing the deficit, investing growth and competiveness and innovation to keep America number one, I applaud President Obama for his side of the ledger. I am sorry that the price that has to be paid for it is so high at a time when everybody is preaching the gospel of deficit reduction, the Republicans come in with an increase in the deficit to the tune of over $100 billion for people in our country who need it the least. And again, where it does not create jobs."

"Educating our nation's veterans is an investment in our troops, our economy, and our future; it is also a cost of war. That's why the New Direction Congress passed the Post-9/11 GI Bill, restoring the promise of a full, four-year scholarship for those who have fought - and continue to fight - in Iraq and Afghanistan."

"Our Democratic Ranking Members stand ready to continue creating jobs and fighting for the middle class in the 112th Congress."

"For the thousands of San Franciscans who squeeze aboard the 30 Stockton bus each day, today's announcement signals that we are one step closer to relieving congestion in one of our nation's most-crowded urban corridors. By increasing transportation options between the vibrant heart of Chinatown and the economic engine of downtown, the Central Subway project will promote commerce, improve mobility and reduce air pollution for all of San Francisco."

Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip James Clyburn, Chairman Barney Frank, Congressman Patrick Murphy, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, Congressman Jared Polis, and Former Major Mike Almy delivered remarks at a press conference tonight after the House passed legislation to repeal the military's “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy.

"Mr. Speaker, today we have an opportunity to vote, once again, to close the door on a fundamental unfairness in our nation. Repealing the discriminatory ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy will honor the service and sacrifice of all who dedicated their lives to protecting the American people."