“Republicans seem intent on consistently outdoing themselves in their indifference to the needs and health of the American people. Millions of children nationwide rely on school breakfast and lunch for their daily meals and for essential nutrition. Just as these students face the food insecurity of the summer months, Republicans are determined to overrule the views of medical professionals so these children can eat fewer fruits and vegetables, and pregnant mothers and infants can consume more potatoes.”

“As we do this, we do so looking forward to a day when the world’s most populous country can be called a country where people can speak out and be respected. And when the Chinese government respects its own people, it will command much more respect. So again, I thank you, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen, so much, for taking the lead to bring this forward; Congressman Castro, for your important remarks. To my pals, Mr. Wolf and Mr. Smith: you’ve done so much; you’ve made such a difference. It’s an honor to serve with you and to work on this important project together. With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”

“We hope it is a comfort to her family that so many around the world mourn with them at this time of grief. Through our sadness, we draw strength from the enduring power of her own words: ‘Just like hopes springing high, still I’ll rise.’”

“Today, President Obama announced a path forward to fulfill his core promise: to enhance the security of the American people, to end the war in Afghanistan responsibly, and to bring us closer to the day when all of our troops can come safely home.”

The following op-ed by Leader Pelosi appeared in the Hill commemorating Memorial Day and celebrating the bravery and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform. In the piece, Leader Pelosi writes that Congress has a sacred obligation to serve our veterans as well as they have served us.

“Congratulations to you, to your families, to Bard College. Enjoy this day. May God bless you all. May God always bless the United States of America.”

“President Obama has made a wise choice in his nominations today – bringing fresh energy to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and shifting a steady and experienced hand to head the Office of Management and Budget.”

“On Memorial Day, Americans pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect our nation, defend democracy, and defeat tyranny. We remember the sacrifice of those who gave their last full measure of devotion for our union, and for the freedom of foreign shores. We remember the loved ones they left behind, and the liberty that is the enduring legacy of their lives.”

“The clock is ticking. The time is passing. Here it is – nearly June. The American people want us to be working to address their priorities, to create jobs, to grow the economy, to pass the minimum wage, to pass comprehensive immigration reform. And here we are: instead, Republicans are continuing to try to exploit the tragedy in Benghazi by pursuing another unnecessary investigation. As I said yesterday: eight reviews, 25,000 documents, millions of taxpayers’ dollars later, it is hard to see what the purpose is of dragging this on and what the timetable is of dragging this on.”

“Nearly one year ago, the Supreme Court reaffirmed its commitment to equal justice under the law by discarding the heart of the Defense of Marriage Act into the dustbin of history. With its decision, the highest court in the land kept faith with the highest ideals of our country: equality, fairness, and due process for all.”