“The Economic Recovery Payment in the Recovery Act added $250 to the bank accounts of some of the most vulnerable Americans. It proved an effective way to offer stability and security to millions of Americans and a boost to our economy…”

“The Senate Finance Committee’s vote represents a long-awaited and critical step in getting a health insurance reform bill to President Obama’s desk that will lower costs, protect seniors, preserve your choice of plans and doctors, improve quality, and make health care affordable for the middle class…”

“Young adults are the most uninsured group in the country. They often lose coverage at age 19 when they graduate from high school or a few years later when they graduate from college. Once they enter the workforce, they face new obstacles to getting insurance…”

“I look forward to hearing from the President, his views on innovation and how that can help us address the issue of creation of jobs, as well as climate change issues, and also how we, again, alleviate poverty, eradicate disease and make the world a better place — issues on which the United States and Spain can work very cooperatively…”

“President Obama is working to restore American leadership worldwide and build bonds of friendship across the globe. The Nobel Peace Prize is a testament to his leadership and vision and a tribute to American values. I offer my congratulations to President Obama on this outstanding achievement…”

“Congress is working with President Obama to protect American taxpayers by ushering in an era of honesty, fairness, transparency, and accountability in our financial marketplace and preventing the abusive anti-consumer practices that resulted in the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression…”

“With today’s vote, the House passed the number one legislative priority for national veterans groups to make sure that our veterans get the benefits they have earned. By authorizing Congress to approve investments in medical care for our veterans one year in advance, we are ensuring sufficient, timely, and predictable funding to care for those who have worn our nation’s uniform…”

““The Defense Authorization bill reflects Congress’ unyielding commitment to our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. We owe a debt of gratitude to them for their sacrifice, service, courage, and bravery…”

“As Helen Keller said: ‘My sympathies are with all who struggle for justice.’ In her lifetime, Helen Keller worked for opportunity for people with disabilities, for racial equality, and for the rights of women…”

“The principle that Members have to decide this on are: middle-class affordability, security for our seniors, and responsibility to our children. As we do this, it has to add up to zero so that it is deficit neutral and there is no additional debt heaped onto our children…”