Archive: 2013

“On this statue – there are many things that are on this beautiful – isn’t it beautiful statue. It says on the side that: ‘The soul that is in me, no man can degrade.’ ‘The soul that is in me, no man can degrade.’ How perfect, how beautiful.”

“Now, to cut food stamps and therefore reduce that economic growth, might be considered one of the least smart ideas that you will hear here. But there is so much competition for that designation that it just fits comfortably among initiatives to suppress the wages and to cut food stamps. It’s all part of the package. And it is not a pretty sight…”

Speaker Boehner and House Republicans keep saying their focus is on jobs and economy, but 168 days into the 113thCongress the American people are still waiting for the GOP to put forward a bill to create jobs and strengthen the economy. Instead,… Continue

“With the six-month anniversary of the Newtown tragedy fresh in our minds, we must continue working to restore confidence in the safety of our communities with clear, concrete steps to prevent gun violence. Such actions will be a truly fitting memorial for the students and teachers of Sandy Hook, and for victims of gun violence across our country. We must do our part to save lives and ensure the safety of all Americans.”

“The American people support comprehensive immigration reform; bipartisan leaders in Congress are working to advance the cause of reform; and now, we have even greater proof that this measure will mark a significant step forward for our nation. The time is now to enact comprehensive legislation that preserves our values, reflects the character of our country, and strengthens our democracy.”

“Enough is enough. Let’s vote ‘no’ on this dangerous bill. Instead, let’s get to work together to work on a fair budget that replaces the across-the-board cuts of the sequester, and with a plan to create jobs, grow the economy, and strengthen the middle class as we reduce the deficit. Let us act now to put people to work and strengthen the middle class.”

“A majority of Republicans voted against the Violence Against Women Act, and they only brought it to the floor this year with great reluctance because we made it too hot to handle out there,” House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) told The Huffington Post in an interview. “That may be what we have to do with these issues — paycheck fairness, child care, sick leave. As President Lincoln said, ‘Public sentiment is everything,’ and that’s where we have to take our fight.”

Today, House Republicans will vote on an ideologically motivated, dead-end bill to restrict women’s health choices. New York Times: The bill stands no chance of becoming law, with Democrats in control of the Senate and the White House. Republican leaders acknowledge that… Continue

When House Republican men bullied their latest anti-women’s health bill through the Judiciary Committee, they were mocked for having no Republican women on the committee and for refusing to make allowances to protect the health of women or victims of rape or… Continue

“Six months ago, in Newtown, a lone gunman took the lives of 26 Americans. We all know that. It’s emblazoned in our minds and in our souls. Since then, nearly 5,000 more Americans have fallen victim to gun violence. Five thousand, Mr. Speaker. Now, in Congress, we must summon the courage to act.”