Press Releases

"We must continue our bipartisan efforts of the past two weeks to pass a comprehensive bill to help stabilize our financial system and protect the American taxpayer."

"Ever since yesterday's vote, House leaders have been in frequent communication with each other and the White House to find a plan that can win strong bipartisan approval in the House. Many Members have offered ideas to modify the emergency bill narrowly defeated yesterday, and we are discussing those recommendations."

"Democrats believe in the free market, which can and does create jobs, wealth, and capital, but left to its own devices it has created chaos."

"As Rosh Hashanah begins this evening I send my best wishes the Jewish Community for a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year."

"We've made great progress, we have to get it committed to paper so that we can formally agree, but I want to congratulate all the negotiators for the great work that they have done."

"Significant bipartisan work has built consensus around dramatic improvements to the original Bush-Paulson plan to stabilize American financial markets--including requiring a plan to ensure the taxpayer is repaid in full."

"Today's approval by the House of the U.S.-India nuclear cooperation agreement furthers our countries' strategic relationship while balancing nuclear non-proliferation concerns and India's growing energy needs. The legislation recognizes India's past support for non-proliferation initiatives and strengthens congressional oversight of any future U.S. decision to assist India's civilian nuclear program."

"We are engaged in negotiations now on a very important rescue package for our markets but more importantly, for our economy and for the American people. I believe that great progress is being made. As I have said before, we will not leave until legislation is passed that will be signed by the President and we will be working through the weekend to achieve that end."