Press Releases

“President Obama's decision to end family travel and remittance restrictions for Cuban Americans will reunite long-separated families and allow them to provide basic humanitarian assistance to their loved ones."

“On behalf of the entire Congress, I offer congratulations to the brave U.S. Navy Seals and intrepid crew of the U.S.S. Bainbridge on their rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, who was being held hostage by Somali pirates. Their actions are yet another example of the courageous service and enormous skill of the men and women of America's military. Captain Phillips' actions throughout these dangerous days saved lives and he is to be commended for his bravery and commitment to the safety of his crew. I offer him my best wishes and a safe return home to his loving family."

“The Federal Aviation Administration's announcement today that it would allocate $5.5 million to San Francisco International Airport is tremendous news to the Bay Area. This money will specifically go to the reconstruction of Runway 28R-10L, which will consist of repairing deteriorating pavement, improving the surrounding drainage system, upgrading the electrical runway and taxiway lighting system, and repainting runway markings to increase visibility and improve safety for aircraft."

“President Obama's decision will provide a much-needed lift to our domestic auto industry and its workers, help save the planet by reducing carbon emissions, and help save taxpayers money by reducing the government's fuel costs. By purchasing new, fuel efficient vehicles--such as those that run on natural gas or electricity--the Administration will also help drive demand for cars that are easier on our environment and cheaper to refuel."

“President Obama and Congress are committed to providing our nation's service members and veterans with the timely, quality health care that they were promised and that they have earned. The creation of a Joint Virtual Lifetime Electronic record builds on this commitment by providing our brave men and women with a single, accurate, and paperless medical record from the day they enlist through their retirement years."

"'The first priority of Congress and the President is to protect the American people and to provide our men and women in harm's way with all the resources they need."

Speaker Nancy Pelosi will deliver the graduation speech for undergraduates at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore next month. A native of Baltimore, Speaker Pelosi will address graduates, family members, and faculty on Thursday, May 21, 2009 on Homewood Field.

"In Rwanda, we failed to meet that challenge. All of us - the international community and the United States Government did not do enough to stop the genocide, to end the violence, and to save the lives of hundreds of thousands."