Press Releases

"I look forward to working with this leadership team to build on our accomplishments in the 110th Congress to take America in a New Direction. We are focused on addressing the challenges facing our nation and will do so with a commitment to bipartisanship, civility, and fiscal responsibility."

"How proud we are of our new House Democratic majority. For two elections in a row, we have wave victories. That's historic. Historic. Just two years and about one month ago, House Democrats stood at 32 votes behind, and now we are 80 plus - a change of over 110 votes. That change brings with it tremendous responsibility. The American people have great expectations for what this Congress can do, working with the great President-elect Barack Obama."

"House Democratic leaders today made it clear to Secretary Paulson and Fed Chairman Bernanke that they must take immediate action and do everything they can to help hardworking Americans stay in their homes."

"As Speaker of the House, it is my distinct honor and high privilege to welcome our New Member class for the 111th Congress and their families to the United States Capitol."

"Recognizing the severe challenges facing the domestic automobile industry, whose failure could jeopardize millions of jobs here at home and have a devastating impact on our economy, the House Democratic bill will provide immediate, targeted assistance to allow the carmakers, together with affected unions, time to develop a plan to assure the long-term viability of the industry."

Speaker Pelosi appointed Richard H. Neiman, Superintendent of Banks in New York, and Majority Leader Reid appointed Elizabeth Warren of Harvard Law School. Pelosi and Reid jointly appointed Damon Silvers, AFL-CIO Associate General Counsel.

"The President's proposal would unwisely divert money urgently needed for modernization of the U.S. auto industry, so that it can be competitive in the future, making energy-efficient vehicles and meeting our national security imperative of energy independence."

"America's working families are facing worsening economic conditions. The number of homeowners receiving foreclosure notices increased 25 percent from a year ago and the number of newly laid-off Americans filing for jobless benefits is at a seven-year high."