“Together, we formed a powerful coalition to make history for our country and progress for the American people. Now, we need that same commitment – that same spirit – to build a clean energy economy.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, gave brief remarks at a photo opportunity this morning prior to an economic forum she is hosting in the Speaker’s Office.

“Today’s announcement is good for our employers and good for America’s early retirees. Americans deserve access to quality, affordable health insurance at every age and every stage of life – and employers deserve the financial relief to do right by their employees while competing in the global marketplace.”

“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month offers us the opportunity to honor the extraordinary contributions made by the AAPI community to our culture, economy, and history.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that House Democratic leaders are bringing in economists and jobs experts to examine ongoing initiatives to create jobs, reform the financial system, and keep our economy moving toward recovery.

“The thoughts and prayers of the Congress are with the people of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi as they struggle with record-breaking flooding. For families who have lost loved ones, the sympathies of all Americans are with them in these tragic times.”

“One year after President Bush left our country mired in the most severe economic crisis since the Great Depression, today’s solid growth in GDP, driven by consumer spending, is a sign of progress for our economy and for the middle class.”

“Anthem’s announcement is another sign that America’s insurers are getting the picture: the days of shameful insurance practices, including outrageous rate hikes, will not be tolerated. Congressional Republicans calling for repeal still reject this progress, standing up for special interests and standing firm for a status quo of rising health care costs that hurts the middle class and small businesses.”

“We all look forward to the report on the review of the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy by the Defense Department.”

“The DISCLOSE Act is essential to ensuring that the American people – and our democracy – are not overwhelmed by special interest money and influence in our elections. In its decision in the Citizens United case, the Supreme Court opened the floodgates to unrestricted special interest campaign donations. Congress must act to ensure that the bank accounts of Wall Street and insurance companies will not drown out the voices of America’s voters.”