“In passing the Intelligence Authorization Act last night, the Senate upheld our first responsibility – to ensure the security of the American people – while addressing two key objectives. It expands and improves the Congressional notification process for covert action and provides the framework for GAO access to intelligence community information so that the GAO can conduct investigations, audits, and evaluations as requested by Congress.”

“With the President’s signature today, the Small Business Jobs Act will become law, and we will mark a great victory for America’s small businesses. We will cut their taxes, provide them with greater access to credit, and help them create half a million jobs – all without adding a dime to the deficit.”

“Technological innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit define San Francisco. Today’s announcement of almost $8 million to expand broadband access recognizes our city’s culture of innovation and forging creative partnerships to transform urban life, particularly for those most in need.”

“Next week, we will bring The James Zadroga 9-11 Health and Compensation Act to the floor for a vote. It is our hope that we will have a strong, bipartisan vote to pass this critical legislation.”

“The Patient’s Bill of Rights breaks the stranglehold insurance companies have had over our health care decisions and puts power into the hands of the American people, where it belongs.”

“In the name of America’s small business people, we will send to President Obama legislation that will unleash hundreds of billions of dollars in loans for America’s small businesses, create half a million new jobs, and provide billions of dollars in tax relief.”

“Congressional Republicans are pledging to ship jobs overseas; blow a $700 billion hole in the deficit to give tax cuts to millionaires and billionaires; turn Social Security from a guaranteed benefit into a guaranteed gamble; once again, subject American families to the recklessness of Wall Street; and take away patients’ rights. Republicans want to return to the same failed economic policies that hurt millions of Americans and threatened our economy.”

“Gene Dodaro is a dedicated public servant, committed to the core values of the GAO: accountability, integrity, and independence. Throughout his career, he has worked to provide Congress with fair, non-partisan, and balanced information, and contributed to the GAO’s role as a watchdog of taxpayer dollars.”

“Alice Paul was a force for equality – which is both our nation’s heritage and our hope. With gratitude for her vision and her determination, and with thanks to all of you for ensuring her legacy lives on, it is indeed a distinct honor to receive the Alice Award.”

“The House Ways & Means Committee announced today that it will consider the bipartisan Currency Reform for Fair Trade – a key part of our ‘Make It In America’ agenda — that would address currency manipulation by foreign governments, including the Chinese government.”