“Expanding access to higher education is essential to building America’s way out of recession and keeping our nation competitive…”

“The many contributions of Latinos reflect America’s diversity, our rich heritage and a promising future. And Hispanic Americans will continue to add to our national portrait, to our culture, and to our history of progress…”

“We also have a moral responsibility to pass health insurance reform and we will do so this year. It is a moral imperative, a health issue, it is an economic issue. I believe that we can do so best by increasing competition, and by increasing competition we will again, improve quality, lower costs, expand coverage, and maintain choice…”

“Cars and trucks represent more than 30 percent of global warming emissions, and we simply cannot address the dual crises of our dangerous dependence on oil and global warming without improving the fuel efficiency of vehicles…”

“Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate our nation’s diversity and to highlight the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans in all walks of life – from business and education to government and the arts. It is also a time to pause and reflect on the many challenges facing our Hispanic community – challenges we must all come together to solve…”

“Good morning. We come together in this historic moment for our country because we are closer than ever before in history to passing health insurance reform.”

“Less than one year ago, congressional Democrats took strong actions for oversight, accountability, and taxpayer protections as part of the Bush Administration’s $700 billion plan to address the financial crisis. Now, these protections are beginning to bear fruit…”

“On the 15th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, we recognize the historic nature of this comprehensive legislation, and also the work that remains to be done…”

“Though the attacks occurred on American soil, they were global in scope. They were an assault on our shared values, our way of life, and the freedoms we hold most dear…”

“Every year on September 11, we remember the victims and honor the heroes of that fateful morning eight years ago. We are reminded of the nearly 3,000 American lives cut short during this unspeakable tragedy…”