“Tonight, the President demonstrated he is holding BP accountable for the oil spill and the resulting economic and environmental damage.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that Dr. Robert V. Remini, the House Historian, has chosen to retire from the post on August 31.

“The thoughts and prayers of Congress are with the families and loved ones of those lost in the flash floods in western Arkansas. We remain hopeful that those still missing will be found soon and that those still trapped will be able to get out safely.”

“By passing legislation to strengthen the financial footing of the Federal Housing Administration, Democrats in Congress are continuing our efforts to build a strong new foundation for the American economy.”

“I come here tonight to pay tribute to NAWBO’s 35 years of propelling women business owners toward success. Your efforts are essential to our economy, and indeed our entire nation. By 2018, women small business owners will create more than 5 million new jobs. In Congress, we must help give you the tools you need to succeed.”

“Today, the House voted unanimously to pass legislation giving the Administration authority to continue its federal response to the disastrous oil spill; this legislation now heads to President Obama for his signature.”

“On behalf of my colleagues, I conveyed our sympathy and sorrow to these family members. We will turn their grief into action.”

“Members of the House and Senate began work today to produce a Wall Street reform bill that protects consumers, holds Big Banks accountable, ends taxpayer-funded bailouts, and imposes tough oversight of Wall Street to ensure it never again costs us 8 million jobs on Main Street. The result will send a clear message to the financial industry: the party is over; consumers come first; and our middle class will no longer be left with the bill for Wall Street gambles.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer held a press availability this afternoon following a bipartisan meeting at the White House with President Obama to discuss the oil spill in the Gulf, jobs legislation, financial services reform, and energy legislation.

“The first round of America’s seniors who are affected by a gap in prescription drug coverage will soon start to see the tangible benefits of health insurance reform – arriving directly in their mailboxes.”