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“We all agreed that when Dr. Borlaug received the Congressional Gold Medal that his very accepting it brought luster to that medal. The very presence of this statue in the Capitol brings honor to us all and to our country. Thank you.”

“The list of Henry Waxman’s achievements could go on and on. He remains as dedicated to his constituents and to the Congress today as he did during his first term nearly 40 years ago. It has been a true privilege to call him colleague and a distinct honor to know him as a friend. I thank him for his leadership, partnership, and dedication to our country, and I wish him and his family only the best in the years to come.”

“Congressman Yarmuth’s leadership has earned him the respect of colleagues and the trust of his constituents,” Leader Pelosi added. “From stopping mountaintop removal mining in Kentucky to leading the charge to implement the Affordable Care Act, from advocating for advanced manufacturing in Louisville to building a sustainable future nationwide, he brings an unyielding determination to the task of protecting America’s environment, securing affordable health care for all, and promoting the clean energy jobs of tomorrow.”

“Nancy Pelosi is beaming as she bustles into the House of Representatives dining room on Capitol Hill, which combines the busyness of a staff cafeteria with the grace of a late 19th-century reception room. A large painting of George Washington on the battlefield hangs on the wall, gazing across a full room of congressmen and women and their advisers and guests.”

“On Earth Day, Democrats and Republicans must no longer treat our environment as a point of partisan political debate. We must work side-by-side with the American people to create a future of sustainability for our children and grandchildren, prosperity and opportunity for our families and communities, security and energy independence for generations to come.”

“Together, these nominees will stand side-by-side with President Obama as we build a better future for our middle class, our communities, and generations to come. House Democrats look forward to working with all of them to meet our goals for our nation’s budget, our energy independence, and our environment.”

Asked whether she believed the Paycheck Fairness Act would pass this year, Pelosi hedged, saying she hoped by the president’s “raising the profile of the issue” would not only pressure the House to pass the bill but prompt voters to ask — 50 years after passage of the Equal Pay Act — “why do we even have this?”

“Tonight, President Obama spoke directly to the American people about solutions to our most pressing challenges: how to create growth with jobs, strengthen the middle class, and responsibly reduce the deficit. His agenda is a reflection of the fundamental American values of opportunity, equality, and fairness for all. His proposals reflect a core vision shared by House Democrats: that a strong, thriving middle class is essential to a strong, prosperous America.”

“Thank you. Thank you Madam Chair, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentle lady for yielding, I congratulate her on assuming the ranking position on the Appropriations Committee, and how good it is for our country and for the people affected by Hurricane, by superstorm Sandy, that Congresswoman Lowey, now Ranking Member Lowey, is in the position she is in to fight for their needs as the senior Democrat on the Appropriations Committee. Thank you for your leadership. And thank you, Mr. Rogers, for yours as well.”

“Too often, the environment – from clean air and clean water to the drive for innovation – has come under direct attack by our Republican colleagues. Yet the future of our environment must not fall prey to partisan political games. We must work together to reduce our dangerous dependence on foreign oil, promote and develop renewable sources of energy, lower emissions, and build on Americans’ extraordinary success in conservation.”