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“I always say to young girls, ‘Know your power. There’s nobody like you.’ You have a very unique contribution to make. We are all standing on the shoulders, as Secretary Sebelius said, and I’m honored that she was here representing the Administration, Secretary Sebelius. Remarkable to hear you tell of all of the women working together to make the future better for our country. But what you said, was that, we’re talking about glass ceilings, we’re talking about marble ceilings, we are standing on the shoulders of many who came before. You are standing on our shoulders, others will stand on yours. Nothing is more wholesome, and makes our country better, than the participation of women in politics and in government.”

“Two years ago, the Supreme Court opened the floodgates to uninhibited special interest spending in our campaigns and in our politics. Its crushing decision in Citizens United undermined a fundamental American value: that the voices of the people determine the outcome of our elections, not the bankroll of the privileged few.”

Two years ago, the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC overturned a century of common-sense campaign finance laws and allowed unlimited corporate and special interest donations into our political campaigns. Leader Pelosi on the anniversary which falls tomorrow, January 21st:… Continue

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center.  Below is a transcript of the press conference. Leader Pelosi.  This time, good afternoon.  Here we are back to work, hopefully ready to work. … Continue

““We’re very proud of our Mayors. The city I am from, Tom Cochran knows, that not only was my father the mayor of Baltimore, but my brother was mayor of Baltimore. My brother served with Tom for many years. Isn’t Tom wonderful? Aren’t we glad to have his service?”

““Martin Luther King Jr. was a powerful, inspirational, and unwavering voice for hope and peace, justice and brotherhood, civil rights and civility. He led a movement and changed a nation; he fought for freedom and summoned a people to live up to our highest ideals. When Dr. King spoke, Americans did not simply listen – many were inspired to act, to march, to demonstrate and sit in and struggle for equality.”

Martin Luther King Jr. was a powerful, inspirational, and unwavering voice for hope and peace, justice and brotherhood, civil rights and civility. He led a movement and changed a nation; he fought for freedom and summoned a people to live up to… Continue

“In her first speech on the House floor, Nancy Pelosi spoke out on AIDS. Many of her colleagues thought she was crazy for doing so. Twenty-five years later, she’s not finished pushing the LGBT envelope in Washington.”

“Leader Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. As you know, one year ago the Republican majority was sworn into office. Since that time we have seen no major job agenda put forward. We have seen a budget that wants to break the Medicare guarantee. This is just in opposition to everything this country needs. We have important work to do. As the President said, we can’t wait. We have work to do. The American people want jobs and we are not on the job. This Congress is out of session for two more weeks and only a few days in session in the month of January.”

The facts are clear:  This is a Republican Do Nothing Congress; a year of missed opportunities and made-up crises.  For 351 days, Republicans have failed to offer a jobs agenda and are now blocking a bipartisan Senate compromise to stop a tax… Continue