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"She had a strong perspective, very innovative in her orientation in terms of solutions, and a beautiful, beautiful smile."

Google is to be commended for taking action in response to cyber attacks originating from China targeting Chinese human rights advocates, and the intellectual property and corporate data of Google and more than 30 other companies. The announcement that Google will fully review its business operations in China and will no longer tolerate censorship of its search engine should serve as an example to businesses and governments.

The Chinese government operates one of the most sophisticated operations in the world to control the Internet. It is essential that technology companies not assist in efforts that violate human rights or prohibit the free exchange of ideas.

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake centered just outside Port-au-Prince hit Haiti this evening. Speaker Pelosi:

The thoughts and prayers of the entire Congress are with the people of Haiti tonight, especially those affected by the earthquake and confronting the destruction of this natural disaster.

Haiti's families have endured the hardship and devastation of storms and hurricanes in recent years, driving the nation - already the poorest in the western hemisphere - deeper into poverty and creating new challenges for their economic future.

The United States and Members of Congress remain committed to helping the Haitian people recover from this latest disaster and rebuild their homes, communities, and lives in the days and weeks to come.

This afternoon, the National Journal published an article on the nation's largest insurance companies funneling $10 - $20 million through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to pay for deceptive tv ads opposing health insurance reform:

"At the halfway mark in this Congress, our priorities are clear: strengthening the security of the American people and building a new economy that offers our families lasting prosperity. These priorities are the new direction the American people demanded in 2008 -- with the historic election of President Barack Obama and the 111th Congress. In the days since, this Congress has responded with an agenda focused on rebuilding, reforming and restoring the promise of progress and prosperity to America's families and businesses."