Pelosi: ‘Make It In America’ Strategy Reflects Commitment to Creating Jobs and Promoting American Innovation
“Today, the House took steps to strengthen the competitiveness of America’s workers and businesses and help grow our economy. By passing this legislation, we upheld our pledge to restore ‘made in America’ to the center of our prosperity – knowing that when we make it in America, we create good-paying jobs here at home and lead the global economy.”
Pelosi Remarks at Annual Conference of the Communications Workers of America
“Democrats are supporting you on this new path with: health care for all Americans; broadband coast to coast; and a ‘Make It In America’ strategy to create jobs and strengthen our manufacturing sector.”
Pelosi to Rep. Jim Langevin, First Member in Wheelchair to Preside Over the House: You Are Making History
“By your leadership and your inspiration and your education of the Congress, you have helped take us to a place that honors the tradition and the goals of our Founders — to improve liberty and equality for all Americans.”
Pelosi: On 20th Anniversary of ADA, Langevin to Become First Member in a Wheelchair to Preside Over the House
“On Monday, on the 20th anniversary of the ADA, Mr. Langevin, when he picks up that gavel, it will be an historic moment for the Congress. His service in the Congress — every day that he comes to the floor, he has instructed Members in a way — changed their thinking, transformed their attitudes.”
Pelosi Remarks at Enrollment Ceremony for Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits
“Americans who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, who played by the rules, and are in need of this help.”
House Passes Extension of Unemployment Benefits
“I urge our colleagues today to understand how important is, the distinction between those who support our workers, respect the contract that we have with them about when the economy ebbs and flows and the cycle of employment and unemployment is not in their favor, that we will be there for them. And being there for them is not just about them. It’s also about the entire economy.”
Pelosi Remarks at the Funeral of Senator Robert C. Byrd
“Senator Byrd’s service, and his leadership, were more than worthy to be remembered for many generations to come.”
Pelosi: ‘By Voting Yes, We Will Pass the Toughest Set of Wall Street Reform in Generations’
“Today, I rise with a clear message that the party is over. No longer again will recklessness on Wall Street cause joblessness on Main Street. No longer will the risky behavior of the few threaten the financial stability of our families, our businesses, and our economy as a whole.”
Pelosi on Oil Spill Package: ‘We Must Change Course and Do What We Can to Help the Gulf Recover and Rebuild’
“This legislation is about safety — about establishing new safety standards. Safety for the workers on the rigs and safety for those in the clean-up have been a priority for us in all of the legislation that has come to the floor in response to the spill.”
Pelosi: In Shaping History, Senator Byrd Built a Better Future for All Americans
“I rise today to remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia – a man who loved his state, loved this country, and was such an important part of this Congress.”
