“The Affordable Care Act continues to build a healthier and stronger future for seniors and for all Americans. Today’s reports are the latest evidence that this historic law is driving down cost growth, and improving the longevity of the Medicare Trust Fund.”

Reducing the influence of special-interest money in Washington could give elected officials a better shot at passing economic policies that would benefit women, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told a Baltimore audience Saturday.

“We have to deal with it, honoring our values in the most humanitarian way. We have to deal with it, honoring the due process of the children. We have to deal with it in a way that protects our border and again has consideration for how – if these children are returned, that it is done, again, in the best interest of the children – the determination of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.”

“While there are still many unanswered questions about the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, there can be no question that this is an unspeakable outrage.”

“Yesterday Democrats gathered on the steps of the Capitol to launch our ‘Middle Class Jumpstart.’ I was very excited about it. It contains our ‘Make It In America’ agenda for good paying jobs here in our country, tax credits to keep jobs here rather than the Republicans’ initiative to send jobs overseas. It’s about the building of the infrastructure of the America. It’s about fairness, the CEO/employee tax fairness initiative of Mr. Van Hollen. So it’s about jobs. “

“Once again, Republicans have stood against America’s women, blocking legislation to correct the Hobby Lobby decision that curtails workers’ rights and singles out women’s health for discrimination.”

“Our Founders sacrificed their lives, their liberty, their sacred honor – in their own words – to establish this democracy. What you see before you are some of America’s patriots – here to fight for that democracy.”

“All acknowledged that the Civil Rights Act was incomplete without the Voting Rights Act. As we observe this anniversary, we must renew our commitment to reclaim the cornerstone of our democracy and pass a renewed, revised, and strengthened Voting Rights Act. Together, we will continue to advance the cause of civil rights in America, and carry forward the legacy of leadership that has made so much of our nation’s progress possible.”

“The new rule presented by the Ethics Committee for disclosure of travel must be reversed. While the committee’s aim was to simplify the disclosure process, Congress must always move in the direction of more disclosure, not less. If the Ethics Committee does not act, then we will call upon the Speaker to allow a vote on legislation to reverse this decision. In the meantime, Members are encouraged to disclose such trips to both the Clerk and in their annual disclosures.”

“One year ago, on June 27, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to secure our borders, create jobs, reduce the deficit, and create an earned pathway to citizenship. Speaker Boehner’s failure to allow an up-or-down vote on comprehensive immigration reform is an irresponsible abdication of his responsibility to the American people. ”