“In San Francisco, Pelosi found a uniformly supportive audience who frequently interrupted her with applause as she hammered home her message: The bill must meet the fourfold goal of reducing costs, improving quality, expanding coverage and retaining choice.”

“The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights will help to put an end to the unfair and abusive practices of the credit card industry once and for all. These common-sense reforms represent critical steps toward reinforcing our economic foundation and restoring the principles of fairness, responsibility and accountability to our economy…”

“GM’s announcement is an urgently-needed shot in the arm for a region and industry bearing the brunt of today’s recession. The increased demand for more fuel-efficient cars and trucks created by our Cash for Clunkers initiative means jobs in the auto industry and an important step forward in our economic recovery…”

‘Six months ago, President Obama joined Congress in leading our nation toward economic recovery. By signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law, the President laid the foundation for growth and progress in every neighborhood and in every industry across the country.’

“We agree with the President that a public option will keep insurance companies honest and increase competition…”

“A central requirement of the legislation which provided federal assistance to troubled financial institutions was that taxpayers — who granted hundreds of billions of dollars to the rescue effort – not only would be reimbursed as quickly as feasible, but also would receive a financial benefit for the risk they assumed. Recent reports appear to indicate, however, that some of these very institutions now intend to provide over $32 billion in bonuses to their executives while they still owe taxpayers over $200 billion.”

“Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s fundamental belief that every human has inherent worth and dignity revolutionized perceptions in this country and around the world. She enriched the lives of millions of individuals with intellectual disabilities; by unmasking discrimination and encouraging acceptance, she enriched the lives of all of us. The Special Olympics, and the joy it brings to countless children, will long stand in tribute to her life and work…”

“The politically-motivated trial and conviction of Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is another step backward for the future of the Burmese people. The international community must send a clear message that elections in Burma, planned for 2010, will not be open or credible without the participation of imprisoned and detained pro-democracy leaders…”

“With the Mission Bay Innovation Center, San Francisco will lead the nation. San Francisco is a place where new ideas flourish, where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, and where science is respected for its biblical power to cure…”

“Today, by signing the Cash for Clunkers legislation that passed the House and Senate, President Obama joined Congress in providing needed assistance to consumers, dealers, and the auto industry in general, while preserving our planet…”