“Today’s jobs report is a clear sign that more must be done to expand our economy and put people back to work. Too many Americans are still struggling to find work, secure a paycheck, and provide for their families. On their behalf, we must focus on job creation, open more opportunities for the middle class, and extend prosperity to all Americans.”

“As elected leaders, our first responsibility is to ensure the safety of the American people. We have no more solemn and critical obligation as Members of Congress, and our newest colleague, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul, will add her voice, experience, and commitment to the task of protecting our families and our communities on the House Homeland Security Committee.”

‘Last week, the House voted overwhelmingly on a bipartisan basis to prevent U.S. boots on the ground in Libya. As I have said before, the NATO-led efforts in Libya will be strengthened by continued consultation with the Congress.”

“The thoughts and prayers of all Members of Congress are with the people of central and western Massachusetts today as they reel from the effects of terrible tornadoes. This natural disaster took lives and damaged property; we will send our support and assistance.”

“Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I rise in opposition to the rule that is on the floor today because voting for this rule is a vote to abolish Medicare.”

“Californians are proud that President Obama has nominated as Commerce Secretary a leader who has made his career in our home state and worked on critical issues facing California. John Bryson is a successful business leader, and he will be an extraordinary, strong, and valuable voice for America’s economic interests as Secretary of Commerce. We look forward to working with John Bryson on promoting jobs and economic growth across our country.”

“Thank you, Mr. Levin, for your compliment to my great state of California. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when I first heard that this legislation was coming to the floor, I anticipated with some positive thoughts of: ‘Yes, this is the right thing to do; America must pay its bills; we know how to do that; we want to go forward assuring the American people that when we decide not to default on our debt that we are showing our strength, even though it may be difficult for people to support that.”

‘Thank you very much Chancellor Don Griffin for your kind introduction, your tremendous leadership, and your commitment to diversity, at this beautiful student body of a community college. Thank you so much Don Griffin. Thank you to the Board of Trustees, and the faculty and the staff of City College of San Francisco, thank you for making this magnificent graduating class possible. Let us acknowledge them. Today, we also recognize the many people who helped make your success possible: your families – your parents, spouses, and even your children. Let us rise and thank them for what they gave.”

“On Memorial Day, we honor those who gave their lives so we can be the land of the free and the home of the brave. Throughout our history, the members of our armed forces have fought to establish a nation, to preserve our union, to defend democracy and defeat tyranny on distant shores. They are our heroes; they reflect the best of the American people.”

“Our first responsibility is to ensure the security of the American people. Our intelligence and law enforcement professionals deserve all of the tools and resources they need to keep our families safe as they balance security and our civil liberties.”