“By your leadership and your inspiration and your education of the Congress, you have helped take us to a place that honors the tradition and the goals of our Founders — to improve liberty and equality for all Americans.”

“America’s manufacturers have long stood at the center of our nation’s prosperity and national security – putting our middle class to work on assembly lines, forming the foundation of our global economic leadership, and translating technological advances into the products we use in our daily lives.”

“On Monday, on the 20th anniversary of the ADA, Mr. Langevin, when he picks up that gavel, it will be an historic moment for the Congress. His service in the Congress — every day that he comes to the floor, he has instructed Members in a way — changed their thinking, transformed their attitudes.”

“Americans who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, who played by the rules, and are in need of this help.”

“I urge our colleagues today to understand how important is, the distinction between those who support our workers, respect the contract that we have with them about when the economy ebbs and flows and the cycle of employment and unemployment is not in their favor, that we will be there for them. And being there for them is not just about them. It’s also about the entire economy.”

“With the President’s signature today, our nation takes a critical step forward for fiscal discipline. The Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act will save taxpayers tens of billions of dollars by cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending, identifying and eliminating improper payments, and recovering lost funds that federal agencies have spent improperly.”

“Today, the House voted for more jobs for our workers, a stronger economy for our manufacturers, and greater American competitiveness and innovation.”

“Today, the House voted for two key measures to more effectively prevent and respond to accidents like the BP oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

“Today, Senate Democrats broke the back of Republican obstructionism to send millions of Americans the unemployment benefits they have earned through a lifetime of work. By extending unemployment benefits, we will help struggling families make ends meet, put money in the pockets of our workers, and invest in one of the most cost-effective ways to stimulate our economy.”