Press Releases

“The Senate's confirmation of Secretary Hilda Solis begins a sorely needed new era at the Department of Labor. Working together, President Obama, Secretary Solis, and the Congress will once again put the Labor Department on the side of working people who deserve fair wages, safe workplaces, job training to compete and win in the global economy, and the right to organize and bargain collectively."

Good afternoon. Last evening, we returned from a trip to visit our troops. As Speaker and as leader, my first trip every year is to visit our men and women in uniform to thank them for their courage, their patriotism, the sacrifices that they and their families are making for our country.

“For the past two days, I have led an eight Member House delegation to Afghanistan to visit U.S. troops. The first overseas trip I take as Speaker in each new session of Congress is to thank our brave men and women for their service, sacrifice, and patriotism."

'We are grateful for the sacrifice and service of our brave men and women in Afghanistan, and for their commitment to America's security and their unwavering dedication to the mission,' Pelosi said.

'Today, the delegation was briefed on military and training activities critical to America's security and on the close cooperation with our allies on meeting the challenges ahead. But the main purpose of our visit was to pay our respects to our men and women in uniform and to thank them and their families for their service and sacrifice to our nation. We delivered a message that we will meet their needs when they are in service and when they are out. That is our first responsibility,' Pelosi said.

"As our nation continues to confront severe budget deficits as a result of unsound economic policy and lax regulation over the last eight years, it is essential that, as we advance our priorities, House Committees also conduct rigorous oversight of all aspects of federal spending and government operations to help achieve deficit reduction and long term fiscal responsibility."

“President Obama's unveiling of his Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan represents a comprehensive strategy to reduce record foreclosures and stop the nationwide plunge in home values. Addressing the foreclosure crisis is essential to get our economy moving again."

“In our conversation, I had the opportunity to praise the Church's leadership in fighting poverty, hunger, and global warming, as well as the Holy Father's dedication to religious freedom and his upcoming trip and message to Israel."