Press Releases

“The senseless attack on Mercaz Harav Yeshiva should shock civilized people everywhere. I send my deepest condolences to those whose lives have been shattered by this act of senseless and unprovoked violence.”

“Howard Berman comes to the Chairmanship of the Foreign Affairs Committee at a critical juncture in history, which is why his colleagues chose to entrust a leader of his knowledge and experience.”

“As a former mayor and state legislator, Albio Sires understands the infrastructure needs of our communities, and his service on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will do a great deal to help deliver new resources and jobs for New Jersey.”

“This morning, we again brought together many of America’s leading economic minds to assess the state of our economy and discuss additional steps to address the subprime mortgage crisis, its growing impact on other credit markets, and the economic hardships facing so many families.”

“I rise in support of the legislation because illness of the brain must be treated like illness anywhere else in the body. The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act is a comprehensive bill to help end discrimination against those who seek treatment for mental illness.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the Air Force’s decision to award a multi-billion dollar aerial tanker contract to Northop Grumman and the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company, the parent company of Airbus.

“Americans are now paying the price for years of a failed energy policy that has resulted in record energy costs, a dangerous dependence on foreign oil, and the rising threat of global warming. The price of a barrel of oil is now four times higher than it was when President Bush took office and more expensive than in 1980.”

“As I indicated during our discussion, I am pleased to consider additional changes to the ethics process beyond those contained in the plan developed by the bipartisan committee, which we plan to bring to the floor soon.”

“Congress will continue to focus our attention and efforts on the strains Americans are feeling, especially with the mortgage foreclosure crisis and the falling purchasing power of their paychecks. At this forum, we will bring together the leading minds on these issues with the legislators who are prepared to make a difference.”

“By ordering the U.S. Attorney to take no action in response to congressional subpoenas, the Bush Administration is continuing to politicize law enforcement, which undermines public confidence in our criminal justice system.”