“Today’s meeting with President Obama reaffirmed our top priority as a nation: getting Americans back to work. The President, Leader Reid, and I all agree that we must respond to the urgent need to promote the creation of good jobs, rebuild our workforce, and restore stability to our neighborhoods…”

“American presidents and the American people have been inspired by His Holiness, who describes himself as a ‘simple monk, no more, no less.’ To Tibetan Buddhists, he is the earthly manifestation of the living Buddha…”

“U.S. Presidents, Members of Congress, and the American people continue to be inspired by His Holiness’s message of peace, non-violence, human rights, and religious understanding. And we can all learn from him…”

“The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was designed to be both stimulative and transformational to our economy. Central to our efforts to ensure prosperity for all Americans is deploying broadband coast to coast…”

“We will be finalizing a bill soon, and among its provisions, it will address the issue that women are charged nearly 50 percent more than men for the same coverage when they purchase insurance in the individual market…”

“Our first responsibility is to protect the American people. We all take this responsibility very seriously, the President has the ultimate responsibility to make a decision and we all mourn the loss of those who make the supreme sacrifice…”

“Congress will warmly welcome Chancellor Merkel to the Capitol next month as part of her visit to the United States,” said Speaker Pelosi. “We look forward to hearing the Chancellor’s views on how we can continue to work together to confront international security threats, to implement necessary climate change measures, and to resolve the global financial crisis.”

“Dr. Elizabeth H. Blackburn is a champion of innovation and an example of the best in America’s scientific community. She is an inspiration to all women pursuing careers in the fields of technology, engineering, and mathematics. Her Nobel Prize is a tribute to San Francisco’s entrepreneurial spirit and to our nation’s continued leadership in the fields of science and medicine…”

“As we move forward in our initiatives to ‘Green the Capitol,’ we are announcing today that the Congressional Record will be printed on 100 percent recycled paper…”

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press availability in her office in the Capitol today following the announcement of the 100 percent recycled Congressional Record.  Below is a transcript of the brief question and answer session:  Q: Madam Speaker, Is… Continue