Recent Press Releases

‘I’d like to begin this morning by remembering two heroes -- and the events that claimed their lives 20 years ago today, right here in the Capitol. On July 24, 1998, U.S. Capitol Police Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of American democracy. By doing their duty, these heroes helped cut short an act of brutal violence that could have claimed many more lives.’
‘This week, even more of our colleagues have had the opportunity to meet with Judge Kavanaugh. I’m sure they’ll agree that it’s hard not to come away impressed… Of course, that hasn’t stopped far-left special interest groups from grasping at straws and trying to smear this nominee any way they can. They don’t seem to care whether it’s honest or not. They don’t seem to care whether it’s accurate or not. The latest made-up controversy is an attempt this week to make hay out of comments Judge Kavanaugh made about the long-ago expired “independent counsels” statute.’