Press Releases

"'The ingenuity and innovative spirit of the American people has always been our greatest asset. In recent years, our increasingly global market has brought many opportunities, but has also created unprecedented challenges in how we address the increased economic insecurity faced by many working families."

"'Housing is a fundamental human need, but as federal housing initiatives have shrunk and the cost of housing has soared in recent years, more Americans have found themselves without a roof over their heads. As the minimum wage stagnated over the past 10 years under the Republican-led Congress, the gap between families' earnings and the cost of housing has grown larger."

"'The ingenuity and innovative spirit of the American people has always been our greatest asset. In recent years, our increasingly global market has brought many opportunities, but has also created unprecedented challenges in how we address the increased economic insecurity faced by many working families."

"'Since the President announced his surge six months ago, we've lost nearly 600 American troops and spent more than $60 billion. But by the Bush Administration's own admission, there is unsatisfactory progress on the key benchmarks endorsed by the President in January and political reconciliation is non-existent."

"'Lady Bird Johnson was one of our nation's greatest, and first, environmentalists - decades ahead of her time. She understood that beautifying the nation was about more than simple aesthetics, but also quality of life - in both urban and rural areas, and for both the rich and the poor."

"'Six months after the President escalated the war in Iraq, American troops have plunged even deeper into that country's civil war, with no end in sight or a clear exit strategy. The President wants more of the same and he refuses to acknowledge the facts on the ground - violence remains high and political reconciliation is non-existent."

"Pelosi said: 'The American people have rejected the President's failed policies in Iraq and his war without end. The situation on the ground in Iraq is worsening, and the Iraqi government has failed to meet the benchmarks set in law. This week, every Member of the House will have an opportunity to vote to set a new direction in Iraq. The American people want Congress to bring our troops home, refocus our efforts to fighting terrorism, and hold the Bush Administration accountable.'"

"'Many women face great challenges in managing both motherhood and career,' Pelosi said. 'In order for the House to continue to attract and maintain the brightest and most committed public servants, we must ensure that it becomes a family-friendly place to work. This is a step in the right direction.'"