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September 20, 2016
“Five years ago, America moved closer to fulfilling its highest ideals of equality under the law by ending the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. Today, LGBT servicemembers are able to serve with dignity – and be recognized for the sacrifices they make every day to keep our nation safe."
Blog Post
September 19, 2016
The non-partisan Tax Policy Center has exposed Speaker Ryan’s toxic, trickle down agenda for what it is: a massive giveaway to the wealthiest Americans.
Press Release
September 15, 2016
And so personally we can act to address the public health emergency of Zika, of opioids, what is happening in Flint. And of course part of the public health crisis in our country is gun violence.
Speech
September 15, 2016
This is a beautiful picture of Mark. Thank you, Congresswoman Gabbard, for bringing us together in this Special Order to salute a very special person, our colleague, Mark Takai. It is a solemn privilege for all of us today to give voice to the sorrow of the U.S. Congress at the passing of our colleague and dear friend. We've lost someone truly special, a person who held the respect and friendship of colleagues on both sides of the aisle and both sides of the Capitol, up and down Pennsylvania Avenue.
Press Release
September 15, 2016
“Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the enduring contributions of Latinos throughout the history of the United States. The dreams and energy, cultural, scientific and artistic achievements, innovations and entrepreneurship of our sisters and brothers in the Latino community enrich our nation and honor the motto, ‘E Pluribus Unum’, out of many we are one."
Blog Post
September 14, 2016
Almost a year after Speaker Ryan promised the American people relief from the crippling dysfunction of the Republican Congress, radical conservatives are yet again in open revolt.
Press Release
September 14, 2016
“Aloha. To Sami, Matthew and Kaila, to Mark's parents, Erik and Naomi, sister Nadine, Ronnie, and Nalani, Nikki, Ross, father-in-law Gary, aloha to all of you. Mahalo for sharing Mark with us."
Speech
September 14, 2016
Ninety one people lose their lives to gun violence every day. That is not a statistic. That is an outrage. It is a challenge to the conscience of our nation to end Congress' appalling inaction on gun violence prevention.
Blog Post
September 13, 2016
At his joint press conference with House Republican Leadership this morning, Governor Mike Pence spelled it out in no uncertain terms: Paul Ryan and Donald Trump share the same goals, and they share the same vision.
Press Release
September 13, 2016
“Twenty-two years ago, President Bill Clinton signed the Violence Against Women Act into law, and we took a vital step forward in confronting sexual and domestic violence in the United States. For two decades now, this law spearheaded by then-Senator Joe Biden has been the foundation of America’s promise to end violence against women."