Press Releases

"The National HIV/AIDS Strategy represents the nation's first comprehensive plan to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS in this country. The strategy sets specific targets and provides detailed implementation information on the steps we must take to increase access to high quality HIV/AIDS care and treatment, decrease new HIV infections, and reduce HIV-related health disparities."

"In every generation, America sends our sons and daughters to distant shores to fight on behalf of our freedom, our values, and our safety and security. Their sacrifice is a source of pride for our nation; their service is a source of inspiration to us all. We owe our deepest debt of gratitude to those who give their lives for our country; and we must do everything in our power to care for those who return safely home."

"Today marks the 75th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Tibetans inside and outside Tibet, along with Tibetan supporters all around the world, will be celebrating this occasion and honoring a man of peace and wisdom."

"Today's jobs report sends a signal that our economy continues moving forward on the road to recovery, but we still have more work to do."

"I supported the McGovern-Obey-Jones amendment because it would have provided Congress with a National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan that is current; a plan for the redeployment of U.S. troops that is consistent with the President's announced policy of December 2009 to begin bringing our troops home next year; quarterly reports submitted to Congress on the President's plan; and an expansion of oversight to deal with waste, fraud and abuse."

"Senator Byrd's service, and his leadership, were more than worthy to be remembered for many generations to come."

"The family members of the 11 people who were killed on the Deepwater Horizon have taken their pain and turned it into advocacy - in the memory of their loved ones and to ensure future generations never have to face such personal loss. They have turned their grief into action."

"Today, the House voted once again to extend a lifeline to millions of Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own, while Republicans continued to say no."