“he creation of Israel stands out as one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century. Today, on the 60th anniversary of this founding, we recognize that Israel stands as a symbol of hope for people around the world.”

“House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s party couldn’t bring troops home from Iraq and Congress’s public approval ratings are near a record low. Still, the California lawmaker has emerged as the most powerful Democratic House leader since Tip O’Neill.”

“In late March, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was about to lose a vote on one of her pet projects: an ethics panel to monitor lawmakers’ behavior. Despite her entreaties, Rep. Bob Filner, a fellow California Democrat, refused to change his mind, according to people who were there.”

“American families confronting foreclosure deserve better from the President than a veto threat; they deserve the House’s bipartisan housing plan that will protect the American Dream of home ownership.”

“By threatening to veto legislation that will help families with the price at the pump, the President is forbidding us to move our nation to a 21st century energy policy.”

“Now we need the President to take the next step to ensure these affordable loans make it to students in time–as families suffer from the credit crunch that has taken lenders out of the market and hurt our economic strength.”

“President Bush insists on war without end in Iraq, but Democrats in Congress stand with Americans who want to bring our troops home responsibly, safely and soon, and with taxpayers who believe that the Iraqi government must begin to pay its fair share for the reconstruction of their country.”

“Today, the House Democratic Leadership once again brought together some of America’s leading economists and policymakers to discuss the state of our economy. We had a very informative meeting.”

“Who wouldn’t support an effort to pay for college for G.I.’s who have willingly suited up and put their lives on the line, who in many cases have served multiple tours in combat zones and in some cases have been wounded?”

“Today’s alarming rise in the unemployment rate is further evidence of the need for a New Direction in our nation’s economy.”