Press Releases

"President Bush insists on war without end in Iraq, but Democrats in Congress stand with Americans who want to bring our troops home responsibly, safely and soon, and with taxpayers who believe that the Iraqi government must begin to pay its fair share for the reconstruction of their country."

"Today, the House Democratic Leadership once again brought together some of America's leading economists and policymakers to discuss the state of our economy. We had a very informative meeting."

"Today's alarming rise in the unemployment rate is further evidence of the need for a New Direction in our nation's economy."

"The thoughts of the world are with the people of Burma as they struggle to recover from the catastrophic cyclone this weekend. It is our hope that the worst in Mother Nature can bring out the best in human nature."

"The holiday of Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexican people over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is a holiday of great patriotism and pride. In America, it is also a celebration of the determination, patriotism and rich contributions that Mexican Americans, and all Hispanics, have made to the United States."

"Always be open to and ready for new opportunities that present themselves to you. Prepare for the possibilities the future holds for you. Follow your passion."

"Today's jobless numbers, combined with slowing consumer spending and nearly flat wage increases, are additional evidence of the need for Congress and the President to work in a bipartisan way on additional steps to get our economy back on track."

"Today, as gas prices increased a record 18th day in a row, the FTC will take the long overdue action of moving forward on efforts to examine the manipulation of energy prices. I thank the FTC for heeding our call to protect consumers by using this new authority to probe oil and gasoline prices and punish those who manipulate the price at the pump."