Press Releases

"Fifty years ago tomorrow, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first artificial satellite, into space. America responded by building the world's most vibrant economy and emerging as the world leader in scientific discovery and innovation."

"We believe this situation demands a serious response commensurate with the magnitude of the threats to individual homeowners, communities and the nation's economy."

"This afternoon, the Congress sent to President Bush a bipartisan bill to insure 10 million of our nation's children."

Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon supporting the non-violent protests by the Burmese people and condemning reports of a brutal crackdown by the ruling military regime.

"Just as I have opposed the war from the outset, I am opposed to a draft and I am opposed to a war surtax."

"After discussions with congressional leaders and organizations supporting passage of ENDA, we have agreed to schedule mark-up of the bill in the Committee on Education and Labor later this month, followed by a vote in the full House."

"As the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, the United States must lead by example and take the necessary steps to reduce greenhouse gases."

"For my 20 years in Congress, ending discrimination against gays and lesbians has been a top priority of mine. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ENDA, sponsored by Congressman Barney Frank, is an historic advancement for gays and lesbians and their families. I am proud to be the first Speaker to bring this legislation to the House floor, which was first introduced in 1994."