Press Releases

"'Parents and grandparents deserve the peace of mind of knowing that the Christmas presents they place under the tree are not contaminated with lead. At dinnertime, parents should only have to worry about their children eating their vegetables, not the possibility of them eating tainted spinach."

"'While nothing compares to the loss of life in Iraq, the financial costs of the President's policy are enormous and growing, with $10 billion being spent each and every month of the war. The total cost for the Bush Administration's Iraq war could rise as high as $2 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office."

"We are striving to restore the American Dream, to make our economy stronger and fairer."

"Congress overwhelmingly overturned President Bush's ill-advised veto of the Water Resources Development Act and reaffirmed our commitment to protect Americans from natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes. This long overdue legislation will allow for critical investments to protect communities from flooding by building and repairing floodwalls and levees, as well as restoring wetlands that absorb floodwaters."

"Today's report by the Bush Administration on the safety of children's toys, food, and medicines falls far short of the action needed to ensure our children are safe."

"No statistic can capture the pain and loss endured by the families of the fallen in Iraq, particularly the children of parents who will not be returning home."

"For too long, President Musharraf failed to confront effectively his growing unpopularity. The Bush Administration enabled Musharraf's delusion by ignoring his undemocratic acts and lack of internal support in exchange for his assistance in efforts against terrorism."

"By vetoing the Water Resources Development Act, President Bush is attempting to prohibit much-needed investments in our water infrastructure, at a time when many regions in our country face serious threats from natural disasters caused by flooding, storm surge, and hurricanes."