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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic Leadership for the 115th Congress held a press conference following the House Democratic Leadership elections.  Below are Leader’s remarks followed by the question and answer session. Leader Pelosi.  Thank you very… Continue

November 25, 2016 Dear Democratic Colleague, It is my hope that you are enjoying a restful Thanksgiving weekend. In my recent communication, I referenced how protecting Medicare will once again become a top issue for us in this Congress.  In today’s New… Continue

So, the last time we met, I was very positive that Hillary Clinton would be the next President of the United States and walk into the Oval Office as one of the best qualified Presidents in our country’s history. We, of course, are all very disappointed – more than disappointed. It’s hard to accept the result. But accept we do. Peaceful transfer of power is what America and our democracy is about.

Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being here as I welcome the Vice President-elect to the Leader’s office. It is an honor to have also his daughter, Charlotte, with us today. Thank you, Charlotte, the future. It’s always nice to have the future in the room. I was honored to, again – well, welcoming the Vice President-elect here is like welcoming him back home to the House of Representatives. Anyway, we had a straightforward conversation about how we can work together on infrastructure and issues that relate to childcare and the rest. Following up on the conversation that I had with President-elect last week. I was honored to show with Vice President-elect the picture of the Bush Family that we treasure with President George Herbert Walker Bush participating in his Points of Light conference in Houston a year or so ago. I did that to make you feel at home in the office of Tip O’Neill.

Gwen Ifill was a legend. Her dignity and grace, intellect and insight set the standard in American media and public life.

“After winning the presidency but losing the popular vote, President-elect Trump must try to bring Americans together – not continue to fan the flames of division and bigotry.”

“In 1996, Congressional Republicans abandoned their presidential nominee and campaigned for a Republican House and Senate to serve as a ‘check’ on the Clinton White House. Their ‘check’ on the Clinton White House was impeaching President Bill Clinton for matters that had nothing to do with his presidency.”

We had time to pass a legislation that recognizes that increasing the paycheck of America’s workers helps to grow the economy for everyone; no minimum wage; no equal pay for equal work; no paid sick leave; none of that, on the part of this Congress.

“House Republicans’ Select Committee to Attack Women’s Health continues to draw from the Joseph McCarthy playbook of corrosive radicalism. The criminal contempt vote today is the culmination of Republicans’ campaign of intimidation against those engaged in life-saving research with the apparent goal of driving companies away from the important research being done in this field. In the face of inflammatory rhetoric and ever-shifting demands, StemExpress has worked diligently to respond to the panel’s demands.”

The non-partisan Tax Policy Center has exposed Speaker Ryan’s toxic, trickle down agenda for what it is: a massive giveaway to the wealthiest Americans.