Press Releases

"Answering our country's call, the WASPs demonstrated courage and patriotism and excellence and competence. Their bravery inspires and awes us; their success allowed the success of generations since and generations to come."

"We must have the courage, though, to get the job done. We have the ideas. We have the commitment. We have the dedication. We know the urgency. Now we have to have the courage to get the job done."

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs Howard Berman, and Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus Xavier Becerra held a brief press availability this afternoon with El Salvadoran President Mauricio Funes prior to their meeting in the Capitol.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press availability this morning with Prime Minister George Papandreou of Greece prior to their meeting in the Capitol.

"Dr. Edgar Wayburn accomplished as much on behalf of our planet -- God's beautiful creation -- as any human being in history. His lifetime commitment to protecting the environment and promoting human health has touched people on every corner of the earth."

"Today's jobs report demonstrates that economic stabilization is taking hold: the unemployment rate held steady despite the disruptions caused by the winter storms, and manufacturing jobs grew for the second straight month. The report is cautious evidence that America's businesses are gaining confidence and that the Recovery Act continues to restore strength in key sectors of our economy. To keep the recovery moving in the right direction on behalf of all Americans, we must continue to invest wisely and act with fiscal discipline."

"Today's announcement is a step in the right direction for many California families at risk of losing their homes. With a 49 percent drop in housing prices since their peak, and 12.4 percent unemployment, California faces unique challenges that require effective local responses."

“Today, we are taking another step in creating jobs and laying the foundation for long-term growth and prosperity."