Press Releases

“It is with great pride that Americans congratulate Vice President Al Gore on receiving one of the world’s highest honors – the Nobel Peace Prize.”

“As we commemorate International Human Rights Day this year, let us recommit our nation to the principles of the Universal Declaration, values that define America and remain unshakeable as we defend America.”

“On one occasion, in the fall of 2002, I was briefed on interrogation techniques the Administration was considering using in the future. The Administration advised that legal counsel for the both the CIA and the Department of Justice had concluded that the techniques were legal.”

“Thomas has joined his older brother, Paul, age 1, in bringing joy to our family this holiday season.”

“Although he admits he has not even seen the bipartisan legislation that would fund critical priorities such as border security, homeland security, and putting more police officers on the street, the President has recklessly threatened to veto it. For a President already lacking in credibility, it is dangerous to issue veto threats based on press reports alone.”

“We had the benefit of the thinking of some of the best minds in America on issues concerning the economy of our country. This New Direction Congress has placed growing and investing in our economy as a top priority.”

“Since enacting our bipartisan reforms unanimously in January, the House enforces a zero tolerance policy for page misconduct. That is why the House pages involved in each of these serious incidents were immediately expelled and sent home.”

“I am disappointed that the Senate was unable to move forward today on the historic energy legislation the House passed yesterday. The House will work with the Senate on a bipartisan basis to pass a strong energy bill and send it to the President’s desk for his signature.”

“I am strongly committed to sending the hate crimes legislation, passed by the House earlier this year, to the President for his signature.”

“This is about our national security, it’s about jobs and the economic security of our country, it’s about the environment, therefore it’s a health issue, and it’s a moral issue. That’s why we have scientists and evangelicals. We have business and labor. We have the environmental community all strongly supporting this legislation.”