Press Releases

Speaker Nancy Pelosi was joined by Republican leader John Boehner today to welcome Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to the U.S. Capitol.

“We learned a lot on our trip. The purpose was to see how we could work together with India, a country with 400 million people who are without electricity, but nonetheless having a major responsibility as a rapidly developing country on this important issue. That is important, as I said, not only to our environment, but to our national security.”

“The resignation of HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson comes at a time when millions of American families are facing the prospect of losing their homes.”

“Congressional Democrats will continue to work to provide additional assistance to millions of families at risk of losing their homes, bring much-needed relief to consumers feeling the impact of the economic downturn, and ensure meaningful regulation of the financial system.”

“Cesar Chavez championed the causes of justice and equality and inspired millions with his vision of hope and prosperity for working people.”

“The Olympic Charter states that the Olympics should seek to foster ‘respect for universal and fundamental ethical principles.’ Sadly, the Chinese government has not lived up to its commitments to improve the human rights situation in China and Tibet.”

“President Bush’s speech today on Iraq failed to offer any plan for the safe return of our brave men and women. In fact, the Administration reportedly is preparing to tell the American people that we must maintain 140,000 troops in Iraq indefinitely.”

“This year’s trustees report again makes clear that Social Security will be able to pay its full benefits through 2041. However, this trustees’ report, the last to be issued by the current administration, reveals another squandered opportunity by President Bush.”

“Today, we mourn America’s fallen heroes; the deaths of 4,000 American soldiers is a grim reminder of the enormous cost of war in Iraq: the human cost.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a bipartisan delegation of senior members of Congress have concluded two days of meetings in Mumbai focused on the need for swift action by the government and the private sector to promote and expand research and strengthen efforts to stem the global climate crisis.