“The Burmese military junta’s decision to continue the detention of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is deplorable and deserves the full condemnation of the international community. A clear message must be sent that Aung San Suu Kyi and all other prisoners of conscience in Burma must be released, immediately and unconditionally.”

“On Memorial Day, Americans across this great nation will honor our veterans and solemnly remember our fallen heroes. In the New Direction Congress, we treat every day as if it were Memorial Day – our thoughts and prayers are with our troops in harm’s way.”

“The five tax breaks in the HEART Act will help our troops, their families, members of the National Guard and Reserve, and our veterans. The bill is part of our historic and ongoing effort to improve the military pay, benefits, readiness, and safety.”

“The Defense Authorization Act meets our number one obligation as a Congress–to defend the American people–by restoring our military’s readiness, protecting our troops in harm’s way, supporting our military families, and refocusing on the real war against terrorism.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee voted to recommend committee assignments for three new Democratic Members of Congress.

“With overwhelming bipartisan votes, the House and Senate have both overridden President Bush’s ill-advised veto of a Farm Bill that will reduce food costs, invest in energy independence to reduce gas prices, and reform our farm support system.”

“The AAPI community has been particularly important in strengthening America, when we’re talking about family values, a sense of community, education of our children, work ethic, plus your commitment for a better future for the next generation. This immigration has made America more American.”

“The record of the New Direction Congress on veterans’ issues is truly historic: The largest investment in veterans’ health care in the 77-year history of the VA. Chairman Chet Edwards of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and the VA helped lead this effort.”

“For his living legacy of expanding opportunity and hope, we pause today to honor Lyndon Baines Johnson and thank him for his service to our nation. May God bless his family wonderful family. God certainly did bless America with the life and leadership of Lyndon Baines Johnson.”

“The sequencing of the human genetic code is one of the great scientific accomplishments in the history of the world. It has the potential to treat and prevent disease and answer the prayers of millions. But with this scientific breakthrough comes a responsibility to protect Americans from the misuse of their genetic information.”