Press Releases

“The legislation introduced today to make pay-as-you-go budgeting the law of the land will help return our nation to sound fiscal health. Just as every American family must leave within their means, so must the federal government."

“President Obama's proposed reforms of our financial system will help ensure smart oversight of a financial system that spun out of control. The forward-looking plan will help prevent uncontrolled and unchecked market risk-taking, protect Americans who are saving for a child's college education, for retirement, or for a rainy day, and move us closer toward avoiding a catastrophic financial markets collapse in the future."

“We come here today in a week of history for our veterans, in terms of what is being accomplished. Last night, your Chairman informs me at 3 a.m. today, the House Armed Services Committee marked up the Defense Authorization legislation which contains very important initiatives for our men and women in uniform and their families, and for our veterans. And because of the leadership of Chairman Chet Edwards, the supplemental appropriations bill we passed last night allows new GI bill education benefits to transfer to children of fallen soldiers."

"It is in none of our interest, or in the interest of any of the parties to the Six-Party Talks, to have a nuclear North Korea. We all must avoid the nuclearization of the Korean Peninsula -- for what it means in the region, and for what it means in the world."

“This national climate science report confirms the conclusions of credible scientists around the world: climate change is occurring now, it is affecting our lives, and we cannot ignore it."

“It's a very important visit that the Prime Minister is making to the United States. As you know, he just came from a visit with the President. As he was there, we were presenting on the floor of the House a resolution to express the sympathy of the American people and the support of the American people for those affected by the earthquake in Abruzzo in April."

“President Obama made a clear and compelling case today for how the Administration and Congress are working together on a uniquely American solution for quality, affordable health care right now. As the President said, American families and businesses cannot afford for us to fail. Fixing health care is the single best way to improve our nation's fiscal future--and is critical to our economic recovery."

“Today's Treasury announcement to utilize the Recovery Zone Bonds program to aid areas hit by major jobs losses through economic development assistance is a welcome move, particularly in California. This innovative tool, created within the economic recovery package passed by Congress and President Obama earlier this year, will kickstart public infrastructure, job training and other projects."