“As Co-Chair of the Human Rights Caucus, Congressman McGovern will bring a passion and energy that will further inspire our efforts bring dignity and freedom to all people.”

“The House lost one of its most talented, courageous, and compassionate leaders when my friend Tom Lantos died earlier this year. I thank the President for recognizing one of America’s greatest champions of human rights by posthumously awarding Tom Lantos the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.”

“Senator McCain’s statement that it is ‘not too important’ when U.S. troops are redeployed from Iraq is yet another indication how out of touch he is with the effect the war in Iraq is having on the readiness of our military.”

“Today Congress had an opportunity to take swift action to help millions of our fellow Americans who are struggling to find work in the slowing economy.”

“Exactly 45 years ago today, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, recognizing that the right to equal pay for equal work is a fundamental value.”

“Senate Republicans have once again shown themselves to be unwilling to break free of the costly, failed Bush energy policies of the past.”

“The Bush Administration’s own Energy Information Administration announced yesterday that global supply uncertainties and increased worldwide demand are placing great pressure on our oil markets and driving record gas prices.”

In an op-ed for the Washington Times, Speaker Pelosi writes, “Fiscal responsibility is about more than balancing the nation’s checkbook; it is about keeping our promises to our seniors and our young people and promoting job creation and prosperity.”

“With crude oil prices reaching another record high today, Democrats in Congress are fighting to reverse seven years of Bush-Cheney energy policies that have driven up the price at the pump for Americans struggling to make ends meet.”

“Today’s dismal economic news highlights again the need for an extension of unemployment benefits to those who have been unable to find new jobs.”