“Today, the United Nations presented a clear choice to the government of Iran: suspend its nuclear program and rejoin the community of nations as a partner in peace and security; or continue to defy calls for diplomacy and engagement, and face comprehensive sanctions. Behind President Obama’s leadership, this vote answers Iran’s intransigence with tangible consequences, and meets Iran’s threats with responsible action.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi today named House Democratic Members to the conference committee that will complete comprehensive Wall Street reform legislation.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Committee Chairs held a press availability this afternoon in her office in the Capitol following a meeting on the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

“This year, we passed the Affordable Care Act to lower costs, improve and strengthen Medicare and give seniors more control over their health care, and we will continue to work to ensure that seniors get to keep their doctor. Seniors have faced an onslaught of misinformation about health reform for more than a year. Working with the President, we will continue to let Americans know what reform means for them.”

“Today, San Francisco lost a much beloved community leader and decades-long advocate for our elderly and physically-disabled residents.”

“Stacey Rolland brings impressive knowledge to the Speaker’s Office, and I look forward to working with her as we continue to move America in a New Direction.”

“Health insurance reform protects consumers and small businesses while reining in insurance companies – and today’s announcement marks another step forward for our families and our middle class.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi hosted a roundtable discussion at the Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of San Francisco this morning. JVS is a non-profit organization that administers workforce job training programs in San Francisco.

“Today’s jobs report marks another step forward for our middle class, working families, and small businesses, but it is not enough. We must do more to strengthen our private sector, support our small businesses, and keep our economy moving in the right direction.”

“President Obama’s announcement to expand benefits for domestic partners of federal employees is yet another step toward equality and will help the federal government recruit and retain the best talent possible for public service.”