Speeches and Statements

10/17/2008
Emanuel Applauds Expansion of the Visa Waver Program - CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-05) issued the following statement in response to the Bush Administration announcing the addition of seven more countries ...(more)

9/29/2008
Emanuel Statement on Financial Rescue Package - WASHINGTON, D.C.— Click Here to Watch This Speech ...(more)

9/16/2008
EMANUEL STATEMENT ON ENERGY BILL: Legislation Includes Emanuel Provisions to Expand Use of Natural Gas - WASHINGTON, D.C.— Click Here To Watch This Speech House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement this evening regarding the Comprehensive American ...(more)

7/31/2008
PLAN TO SIMPLIFY COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID FORM PASSED BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - WASHINGTON, D.C.— Click Here to Watch This Speech  The House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Rahm Emanuel that will simplify ...(more)

7/30/2008
STATEMENT ON CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY BILL - WASHINGTON, D.C.— Click Here to Watch This Speech ...(more)

7/24/2008
EMANUEL: REPUBLICANS SUPPORT “ALL OF THE ABOVE” BUT VOTE “NO” WHEN IT COUNTS - WASHINGTON, D.C.— House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel delivered the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives today: Click Here to ...(more)

7/24/2008
RICHEST 1 PERCENT ARE DOING BETTER THAN EVER UNDER BUSH, MIDDLE CLASS IS GETTING SQUEEZED - WASHINGTON, D.C.— Click Here to Watch This Speech Madam Speaker, yesterday the Wall Street Journal reported that the richest 1 percent are doing better ...(more)

7/23/2008
SPEECH ON MORTGAGES - WASHINGTON, D.C.— Click Here to Watch This Speech ...(more)

7/17/2008
SPEECH ON DRILLING AND USE IT OR LOSE IT - WASHINGTON, D.C.— Click Here to Watch This Speech ...(more)

7/15/2008
STATEMENT ON HEALTH INSURANCE - WASHINGTON, D.C.— Click Here to Watch This Speech ...(more)

7/14/2008
STATEMENT ON BUSH’S SYMBOLIC OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING ANNOUNCEMENT - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement after President Bush lifted the executive ban on offshore oil drilling: “I’ve been in Washington long ...(more)

7/9/2008
EMANUEL STATEMENT ON SENATE MEDICARE VOTE - WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement after the Senate passed legislation with a veto-proof majority that will strengthen Medicare, ...(more)

7/8/2008
EMANUEL STATEMENT ON MALIKI SUGGESTION OF TROOP WITHDRAWAL TIMELINE, WHITE HOUSE REACTION - WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement after Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki suggested the creation of a timeline for withdrawal ...(more)

6/26/2008
Message to Oil and Gas Companies: Use It or Lose It - WASHINGTON, D.C.—The following statement was delivered on the House floor in support of legislation requiring oil and gas companies to use the land they ...(more)

6/24/2008
STATEMENT ON MEDICARE LEGISLATION - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Statement delivered on the floor of the House of Representatives prior to the vote on the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act: “When ...(more)

6/20/2008
STATEMENT ON 64th ANNIVERSARY OF SIGNING OF THE ORIGINAL GI BILL - WASHINGTON, D.C.—The first GI Bill of Rights was signed into law by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on June 22, 1944. The following statement was ...(more)

6/19/2008
STATEMENT ON THE NEW GI BILL - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mr. Speaker, I’d like to talk to you for a second about Specialist Sean Walsh. Sean served for two tours of duty in ...(more)

6/19/2008
STATEMENT ON FISA AGREEMENT - WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House is scheduled to take up compromise FISA legislation on Friday. The following statement after negotiators reached an agreement on FISA legislation ...(more)

6/13/2008
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF TIM RUSSERT - WASHINGTON, D.C.—“Tim Russert was the best in the business. He was a tough journalist who always asked the hard questions, and his insight and ...(more)

6/11/2008
Statement in Support of Unemployment Insurance - WASHINGTON, D.C.—“Mr. Speaker, what I find most intriguing about this discussion is that those who are unemployed and get this benefit paid for this ...(more)

6/6/2008
STATEMENT ON NEW UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today the Labor Department reported that the economy lost 49,000 jobs and the unemployment rate jumped from 5 percent to 5.5 percent.  The ...(more)

6/5/2008
Rahm on the FY2009 Budget - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Please click here to watch Congressman Emanuel's remarks on the FY2009 Budget the House passed today:     Click Here to Watch my ...(more)

6/4/2008
DURBIN, OBAMA, EMANUEL: CONGRATULATE CHICAGO ON MOVING FORWARD IN OLYMPIC COMPETITION - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (IL) and Barack Obama (IL) and Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) today issued a statement following the announcement that Chicago ...(more)

5/30/2008
Congressman Emanuel's Remarks on the Strategic Petroleum Reserve - Click Here to View My Speech on The Strategic Petroleum Reserve ...(more)

5/17/2008
Emanuel Says, Congress Cannot Support the Troops at War then Deny them When They Come Home - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), released the following statement delivered on the House floor: Click Here to Watch This Speech “Thank you ...(more)

5/15/2008
Congratulating Riccardo Muti as New Music Director of Chicago Symphony Orchestra - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Maestro Riccardo Muti on being named the next music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO).  ...(more)

5/14/2008
Emanuel Commemorates 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the Modern State of Israel - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) issued the following statement as submitted into the Congressional Record recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Founding ...(more)

5/7/2008
Emanuel, Duncan, Praise Chicago Charter Schools - WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) and Arne Duncan, CPS Chief Executive Officer released the following statements in response to a ...(more)

5/5/2008
DECLARACIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE DEL CAUCUS DEMÓCRATICO RAHM EMANUEL SOBRE EL CINCO DE MAYO - WASHINGTON, D.C.—El Presidente del Caucus Democrático Rahm Emanuel dio la siguiente declaración hoy celebrando el Cinco de Mayo:   “Este Cinco de Mayo, todos americanos ...(more)

5/5/2008
STATEMENT OF HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CHAIRMAN RAHM EMANUEL ON CINCO DE MAYO - WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement today in celebration of Cinco de Mayo:   “On Cinco de Mayo, all Americans ...(more)

5/1/2008
Emanuel on Bush on Baseball and Iraq: “He’s 0 for 2” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL), released the following statement delivered on the House floor: “Madam Speaker, in 1993, when professional-baseball owners were ...(more)

4/29/2008
Emanuel, Pallone: Thank You Mr. President - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL) and Frank Pallone (NJ) released the following statement in response to reports that the number of uninsured ...(more)

4/24/2008
Emanuel Congrats Cubs on 10,000th Win - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) issued the following statement as submitted into the Congressional Record congratulating Chicago 5th District’s Chicago Cubs on ...(more)

4/17/2008
Emanuel Testifies About His Legislation to Protect Elderly from Abuse, Exploitation - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security on the Elder Justice Act (HR ...(more)

4/16/2008
Emanuel Commemorates Pope's U.S. Visit - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record recognizing the Pope's first visit to the ...(more)

4/16/2008
Emanuel Highlights Brookings’ Great Lakes Report: “Environment and Economy go Hand in Hand” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following statement in response to a supplemental report released today by the Brookings’ Institution showing ...(more)

4/15/2008
Emanuel, Watt Praise Reform - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL) and Mel Watt (NC) issued the following statement in response to the release of two reports that ...(more)

4/11/2008
Emanuel Honors Lane Tech High School Debate Champs - CHICAGO, IL – Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record honoring the 5th Congressional District’s ...(more)

4/10/2008
Emanuel on Colombia Trade: “Trade Alone is not an Economic Agenda” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following speech as delivered on United States-Colombian Trade. “Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I’d like to ...(more)

3/17/2008
Emanuel Statement on President's Legacy - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, in response to the unprecedented steps taken by the Federal Reserve to stabilize the U.S. economy and the buy-out of New York ...(more)

3/13/2008
Emanuel on Budget Resolution: “We have invested in Iraq. And our budget ensures that we invest in America.” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following speech as delivered on the House floor in support of the Budget Resolution Congress ...(more)

2/27/2008
Emanuel Calls House Energy Bill an End to Subsidizing the Past, Investment in the Future - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL05) released the following speech as delivered on the House floor in support of The Renewable Energy and ...(more)

1/14/2008
Emanuel on "A New Deal for A New Economy" - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel today delivered a major economic address to the Chicago Commercial Club’s Civic Committee. In his remarks, Emanuel called for the ...(more)

12/12/2007
Emanuel on the President's SCHIP Veto - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Representative Emanuel (IL-5) delivered these remarks on the House Floor. Click here to view the full speech "Madam Speaker, thank you. "You ...(more)

11/15/2007
Emanuel Statement on the Resignation of Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement on the formal resignation of Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert. “Today ...(more)

11/9/2007
Emanuel Statement on AMT: “The Choice is Clear” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), released the following statement as delivered on the House floor. “President Kennedy once said, to govern is ...(more)

11/7/2007
Emanuel Statement on Historic Civil Rights Legislation to End Employment Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), released the following statement in favor of historic legislation to end workplace discrimination against Americans on the ...(more)

11/2/2007
Emanuel Statement On Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairwoman Nancy Nord - WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement after the Washington Post reported that Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairwoman Nancy Nord ...(more)

10/31/2007
Emanuel Calls White House Halloween, “All Trick and No Treat” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), released the following statement delivered on the House floor: “President Bush is continuing to oppose a bipartisan ...(more)

10/18/2007
Emanuel: “If Health Care is Good Enough for Our Kids, It’s Good Enough for America’s Kids” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), released the following statement delivered on the House floor: “Dolores Sweeney from my district works for an ...(more)

10/16/2007
Emanuel Honors 35th Anniversary of Clean Water Act - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record honoring the 35th Anniversary of the Clean Water ...(more)

10/16/2007
Emanuel: “10 Million Children in States Across the Country are Counting on House Republicans” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), released the following statement delivered on the House floor: “Madam Speaker, this morning the Washington Post reports ...(more)

10/10/2007
Emanuel Clears Up Confusion at Other End of Pennsylvania Avenue - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), released the following statement delivered on the House floor: “Madam Speaker, when the House tried to reauthorize ...(more)

10/3/2007
Members of Illinois Congressional Delegation Urge Passage of Illinois Works - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Members of Illinois’ Congressional Delegation including U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), Ray LaHood (IL-18), Don Manzullo (IL-16), Phil Hare (IL-17), and Melissa ...(more)

9/27/2007
Emanuel: Presidential Vetoes Show Bush’s Misplaced Priorities - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), released the following statement delivered on the House floor: “Madam Speaker, yesterday Defense Secretary Gates requested $43 ...(more)

9/10/2007
Durbin, Emanuel Comment On Meeting With BP America, CEO, Bob Malone - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin (IL) released the following statement: "This afternoon, we met with Bob ...(more)

9/7/2007
Emanuel Calls Patent Reform Essential for American Innovation; Releases Letters from CEOs Praising the Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), released letters from United States companies praising the Patent Reform Act [HR-1908].  Emanuel released the following statement ...(more)

9/7/2007
Emanuel Statement on College Cost Reduction Act; Expanding College Access for Chicago Families - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement as delivered on floor: “Mr. Speaker, I’d like to thank my colleague from ...(more)

9/7/2007
Emanuel on Iraq Report: “We don’t need a report that wins the Nobel Prize for creative statistics or the Pulitzer for fiction.” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor: “Mr. Speaker, the previous days have offered ...(more)

7/31/2007
Emanuel on Lobby Reform: “Levels the Playing Field” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor: “Last year, we promised to break the ...(more)

7/26/2007
Emanuel Statement on Arab League Meeting with Israel - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement praising the Arab League for holding joint meetings with Israeli leaders in Jerusalem. ...(more)

7/24/2007
Emanuel on SCHIP: “Millions of Children Await Congress” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement as delivered on floor: “Republicans and Democrats throughout our nation agree: no child ...(more)

7/16/2007
Emanuel Welcomes the President of Poland to the United States - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) offered the following record statement welcoming President Lech Kaczynski of Poland to the United States. Madam Speaker, ...(more)

7/12/2007
Emanuel: "It is Time for a New Direction for America in Iraq" - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the floor regarding the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act: “Mr. Speaker, this ...(more)

7/11/2007
Emanuel: “Democrats are Opening Doors to American Dream” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor regarding the College Cost Reduction Act of ...(more)

6/14/2007
Emanuel Calls Silence on Palestinian Violence Deafening - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor: “Madam Speaker, once again, the world has ...(more)

6/13/2007
Emanuel Statement on Gun Safety and Background Checks - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, June 13, 2007, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) issued the following Record Statement in support of H.R. 2640, the National Instant Background ...(more)

6/8/2007
Emanuel Observes Opening of Center on Halsted - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) issued the following record statement celebrating the opening day for the Center on Halsted.  Emanuel secured $1.25 million ...(more)

6/7/2007
Emanuel Calls to Clean Up Both Ends of Pennsylvania Avenue - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement as delivered on floor: “Mr. Speaker, this time last year the Jack Abramoff ...(more)

5/17/2007
Emanuel on Budget Conference Report - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement as delivered on floor on the Budget Conference Report: "Mr. Speaker, I'd like ...(more)

5/10/2007
Emanuel on Iraq Supplemental: “We’ve tried the blank check approach for four years. Now’s the time for accountability.” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—This evening, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following as delivered on the House floor: “We have tried a blank check approach ...(more)

5/1/2007
Congress Passes Emanuel Resolution Congratulating Chicago on Olympic Bid - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, May 1, 2007, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Congressional resolution introduced by U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) to congratulate the ...(more)

4/25/2007
Emanuel on Iraq Supplemental - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this evening: “According to our military leaders, ...(more)

4/25/2007
Emanuel Delivers Address on Politics, Government, and Firings of U.S. Attorneys - WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel delivered a major address regarding politics, government and the implications of the firing of U.S. Attorneys today ...(more)

4/22/2007
Rep. Emanuel Recognizes Earth Day 2007 - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement in recognition of Earth Day 2007. "Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate ...(more)

4/20/2007
Rep. Emanuel Supports the Goals of National Volunteer Week - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement supporting the goals of National Volunteer Week. "Madam Speaker, I rise today in ...(more)

4/20/2007
Emanuel on Time to Debate New Direction in Iraq - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following as delivered on the House floor: “Earlier this month the President said, ‘If Congress ...(more)

4/19/2007
Emanuel on AG: “Is this Blind Justice?” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following as delivered on the House floor: “Mr. Speaker, today, we will once again hear ...(more)

4/19/2007
Emanuel and Emerson on Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and Jo Ann Emerson (MO-8) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate’s failure to ...(more)

4/18/2007
Emanuel on Mark Everson’s Move to American Red Cross - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement in response to The American Red Cross’s announcement that they have chosen IRS ...(more)

4/18/2007
Emanuel Says Gates Was Right - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following as delivered on the House floor: “During his weekly radio address, President Bush accused ...(more)

4/13/2007
Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) Delivers Democratic Radio Address - CHICAGO, IL—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, delivered the Democratic Radio Address on Saturday, April 14, 2007.  In his address, ...(more)

4/11/2007
Emanuel’s Response to War Czar - CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement in response to reports that the White House cannot find a war czar ...(more)

3/23/2007
Emanuel on Iraq Supplemental: Historic Vote will Change Direction in Iraq Click here to watch this video - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning: “Mr. Speaker, today this Congress, the ...(more)

3/21/2007
Emanuel: “It’s Time for the Truth on the U.S. Attorney Firings” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning: “Madam Speaker, from the beginning, ...(more)

3/15/2007
Emanuel on the “Smoking Memo” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning: “Madam Speaker, in a memo sent ...(more)

3/14/2007
Emanuel Applauds Passage of Presidential Library’s Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor in support of  the Presidential Library Donation Reform ...(more)

3/14/2007
Emanuel on Presidential Library Reform - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel delivered the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives during consideration of H.R. 1254, the Presidential ...(more)

2/9/2007
Emanuel Honors Paderewski Symphony Orchestra - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record honoring the Paderewski Symphony Orchestra’s February 2007 Production of ...(more)

12/13/2006
Emanuel on SEC Guidelines; Revisions Relieve Small Companies from Burdens - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the SEC’s decision to ease financial control rules for smaller ...(more)

10/17/2006
Emanuel Recognizes CME, CBOT on Merger - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement congratulating Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings and the Chicago Board of Trade on their planned consolidation: ...(more)

9/27/2006
Emanuel Honors Chicago Academy of Arts - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record:             “Mr. Speaker, I rise today in proud recognition ...(more)

9/22/2006
Emanuel Recognizes Wal-Mart on Rx Drug Program - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement congratulating Wal-Mart on its new generic drug program:             “I applaud Wal-Mart for introducing ...(more)

9/14/2006
Emanuel to Gonzalez: “Thanks for the White Flag” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to reports that Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez’ called the war on terror a real war, ...(more)

7/28/2006
Emanuel Says Majority Doing Minimum on Minimum Wage - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to the Republican House Leadership move to attach divisive legislation to the minimum ...(more)

7/26/2006
Emanuel Applauds Education Dept. Support for Chicago Public Schools - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement responding to today’s announcement that the Department of Education will continue to allow Chicago Public ...(more)

7/19/2006
Emanuel on the Middle East - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel delivered the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives during consideration of H. Res. 921: "I ...(more)

7/13/2006
Emanuel on Reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand with my colleagues in strong support of the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act. The true ...(more)

7/7/2006
Emanuel: “Administration Gives New Meaning to Right to Privacy” - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement responding to reports that the Social Security Administration is prohibited from notifying an employer of ...(more)

6/21/2006
Congress Continues to Honor America’s Fallen - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, in a continuing effort to honor those soldiers who have lost their lives in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, Congressman Rahm ...(more)

6/21/2006
Emanuel Heralds Stem Cell Breakthrough - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to yesterday’s announcement that scientists have used stem cells to repair damaged spinal ...(more)

6/21/2006
Emanuel Points to Republican Legislative Failures - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning.             “Mr. Speaker, if there’s one thing ...(more)

6/15/2006
Emanuel Praises 9-11 Widows' Courage - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning.             “Mr. Speaker, across the Potomac in ...(more)

5/25/2006
Emanuel calls for Corporate Responsibility; Says Deliberately "Back Dating" Stock Options is Securities Fraud - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel delivered the following statement on the House floor:              “Mr. Speaker, this may sound strange coming from a ...(more)

5/10/2006
Emanuel Calls on Congress to Make Working Americans Priority One - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel delivered the following statement on the House floor during consideration of H.R. 4297, the Tax Reconciliation bill. Mr. ...(more)

5/3/2006
Emanuel “Who’s in Charge?” Pandemic Flu: brought to you by the same people who gave us one “heckuva job” in New Orleans - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to the President’s flu pandemic plan:             “Mr. Speaker, later this morning ...(more)

4/5/2006
Emanuel Says Competence Matters - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel delivered the following statement on the House floor:             “Mr. Speaker, just when we thought things couldn’t get ...(more)

3/28/2006
Emanuel Praises Evans for Courageous Leadership, Fighter for Illinois Families - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Lane Evans:             “I had the honor of working for ...(more)

3/3/2006
Emanuel, Meehan Call Senate Vote “Toothless Reform” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Marty Meehan released the following statement in response to a Senate committee vote yesterday that rejected an ...(more)

2/21/2006
Emanuel on Outsourcing National Security - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today.  “The White House has said it again and again, freedom starts with our safety ...(more)

2/15/2006
Emanuel Honors Chicago 2006 Winter Olympians - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record on Tuesday February 14, 2006. “Mr. Speaker, I rise ...(more)

1/24/2006
Emanuel Praises Feds for Reimbursing IL; Calls on Government to Alleviate Mass Confusion - CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to the federal government’s decision to reimburse states that have taken emergency ...(more)

1/8/2006
Statement by Congressman Emanuel on Lobbying and Ethics Reform in the House - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel released the following statement following today’s announcement by Speaker Dennis Hastert.             “A year ago this week, in a party ...(more)

10/28/2005
Emanuel Condemns Congressional Corporate Welfare for Oil; Criticizes Congress for $16.5 billion Subsidy and Cutting Heating Assistance - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House Floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, while American families and ...(more)

10/20/2005
Opposing the Gun Manufacturers Liability Protection Act - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record on Thursday, October 20, 2005.Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong ...(more)

9/29/2005
Emanuel Calls Bennett Comments National Disgrace - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to Bill Bennett’s comments about this country’s crime rate on his radio ...(more)

9/28/2005
Emanuel Attacks Appointment of Rove to Oversee Flood Relief; Cites Bush Administration Treatment of Whistleblowers - CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement in response President Bush’s address to the nation last night. “Only one day after ...(more)

9/27/2005
Emanuel Calls for End to Culture of Cronyism - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to former FEMA head Michael Brown as a consultant to the agency ...(more)

9/22/2005
Rebuilding Iraq Should Not Come at Cost of America’s Future - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning.  “Mr. Speaker, the double standard in this ...(more)

9/20/2005
Emanuel Reminds President to Put American People First Responds to Presidential Rx Drug Veto Threat - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement in response President Bush’s threat to veto the Senate Agricultural Appropriations Bill if it ...(more)

9/20/2005
Emanuel Recognizes Monsignor Velo on House Floor - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning in recognition of Monsignor Velo of Chicago ...(more)

8/31/2005
Emanuel Announces $2 Million for Chicago Academy - CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel joined Chief Executive Officer Chicago Public Schools Arne Duncan, Superintendent Randy Dunn of the Illinois State Board of ...(more)

8/30/2005
Administration to Whistleblowers: “The Truth Shall Set You Free: You’re Fired.” - CHICAGO, IL—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement in support of those government officials who have told the truth and risked their ...(more)

8/19/2005
Emanuel on Vioxx: Texas Jurors Did What Congress Couldn't - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to the decision in state district court in Brazoria County, Texas on ...(more)

7/28/2005
Emanuel Calls Med Mal Gift to Rx Drug Companies - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to the passage of the Medical Malpractice Bill (HR-5).  “Only this Congress would ...(more)

7/28/2005
Emanuel Calls for Middle Class Tax Fairness - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) delivered the following statement on the Middle Class Tax Fairness Act before the House Ways and Means ...(more)

7/27/2005
Emanuel Calls on House to Follow Senate Lead: Vote on Reimportation - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, the stars have aligned -- ...(more)

7/26/2005
Emanuel Promotes Retirement Savings - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel joined his Democratic colleagues in the House of Representatives to unveil a new retirement savings plan called AmeriSAVE, ...(more)

7/26/2005
Emanuel Calls on Congress to Fight for Families, Not Drug Companies - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, the New York Times reports ...(more)

7/25/2005
Emanuel to Strip Med-Mal Bill of Pharmaceutical Shield - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in advance of delivery on the House floor this evening. “Mr. Speaker, this body is ...(more)

7/22/2005
Emanuel Praises Chairman Boehlert - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in response to the CDC’s Third National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals ...(more)

7/21/2005
Commending the Improving Relations between the United States and the Republic of India - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record on Thursday, July 21, 2005. “Mr. Speaker, today I ...(more)

7/20/2005
Emanuel Recognizes 25th Anniversary of Workers' Strikes in Poland - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record on Tuesday, July 19, 2005.  “Mr. Speaker, I am ...(more)

7/20/2005
Emanuel Recognizes 25th Anniversary of Workers' Strikes in Poland--In Polish - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Kongresman Rahm Emanuel wyda³ nastêpuj¹ce oœwiadczenie, zamieszczone w Kronice Kongresu USA we wtorek 19 lipca 2005 r.  “Panie Przewodnicz¹cy Izby Reprezentantów, jako jeden ...(more)

7/20/2005
Greenspan Fails to Paint Complete Picture - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to Chairman Greenspan’s testimony before the House Financial Services Committee this morning. “Today, ...(more)

7/19/2005
Some Questions for Chairman Greenspan - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in advance Chairman Greenspan’s testimony before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday. Emanuel delivered ...(more)

7/13/2005
Emanuel Calls on President to be Frank - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, you cannot solve a problem ...(more)

6/30/2005
Emanuel Calls US Trade Policy Orwellian - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “In the Ways and Means Committee, we’re ...(more)

6/29/2005
Canadian Drug Policy Does not set U.S. Policy - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to Canadian Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh’s announcement that Canada will ban the cross-border ...(more)

6/29/2005
Energy Bill Business as Usual - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, on Monday oil topped $60 ...(more)

6/21/2005
Emanuel Praises Rice, Encourages Democracy in Middle East - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, I’d like to congratulate Secretary ...(more)

6/17/2005
President’s Plan Stalling Reform - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago the ...(more)

6/14/2005
Mr. Speaker, Americans want Justice Unfiltered - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, I applaud the Justice Department’s ...(more)

6/8/2005
Emanuel Responds to Surprise Tobacco Decision - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel responded to yesterday’s surprise decision by the Justice Department to seek a $10 billion rather than $130 billion penalty ...(more)

6/8/2005
Emanuel Calls for Tax Reform that Reflects Middle Class Values - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Madam Speaker, today in the Ways and ...(more)

5/25/2005
Emanuel Calls Privatization Poison Pill of Progress - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, yesterday the President said, ‘Those ...(more)

5/19/2005
We Have a Savings Crisis in America - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning.  “Mr. Speaker, for millions of Americans, retirement ...(more)

5/16/2005
Innovation Crisis is a Homeland Security Issue - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor today. "Mr. Speaker, this week we are considering legislation ...(more)

5/11/2005
United's Pension Failure Reminder that Social Security Debate is about America's Retirement Security - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, today we were given a ...(more)

4/27/2005
It’s Time We put Our Fiscal House in Order - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, it used to be said ...(more)

4/2/2005
Statement on Passing of Holy Father Pope John Paul, II - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement on the death today of Holy Father Pope John Paul, II. “Today, the world mourns ...(more)

3/3/2005
Emanuel Delivers Remarks on Welcome Home G.I. Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, in every major war since ...(more)

2/7/2005
Emanuel Statement on President’s Budget “If this were the Superbowl, the President’s budget would be flagged for unnecessary roughness on middle-class families.” - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in response to the President’s Budget request for Fiscal Year 2006.   “The President’s ...(more)

1/26/2005
Emanuel Floor Statement “If you’re looking for a crisis to solve, look no further than the President’s budget deficit” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor.     “Mr. Speaker, in December 2003, Josh Bolton, director ...(more)

1/26/2005
Emanuel Statement Introduction of Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005 - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement today a press conference to discuss the joint Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005 bills ...(more)

12/9/2004
Emanuel Statement: Unfair Decision by Department of Education Hurts CPS, Students - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel today released the following statement objecting to a U.S. Department of Education decision to enforce the No Child Left ...(more)

9/30/2004
Emanuel Statement: Press Conference Announcing Legislation to Designate Temporary Memorial to Fallen Troops in Capitol Rotunda - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today at a press conference with U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg and U.S. Representative Jim Turner ...(more)

9/24/2004
Emanuel Statement: New Partnership for America’s Future - WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel  participated in the unveiling of the Congressional Democrats “New Partnership for America’s Future” plan.  The agenda is ...(more)

9/23/2004
Emanuel Statement: Importation Press Conference with Pfizer Vice President Dr. Peter Rost - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today at a press conference with members of the tri-partisan Rx Drug Coalition and Pfizer ...(more)

9/21/2004
Emanuel Floor Statement “Expresses Outrage at Republican Double Standard about Dan Rather” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in advance of his floor speech this evening. Mr. Speaker, people are talking about Dan ...(more)

9/13/2004
Emanuel, Chicago Families of Troops, Veterans Urge Memorial for Afghanistan and Iraq Wars - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today at a press conference with Chicago veterans and local families of America’s service men ...(more)

9/3/2004
Emanuel Statement on August Unemployment - “President Bush Was Right When He Said This Economy Had Turned A Corner.  Unfortunately for Millions of Hard-Working Americans, It’s A Dead End.”    ...(more)

9/3/2004
Emanuel Statement on President Bill Clinton’s Surgery - WASHINGTON, D.C.—“Bill Clinton has the biggest heart in public life and I’m confident he’ll come back from this surgery even stronger.  I know that ...(more)

8/26/2004
Emanuel: Importation would Reduce Costs of Treating Major Diseases, Decrease Overall Health Care Costs - CHICAGO, IL—A study published yesterday in Health Affairs revealed that 15 illnesses have contributed to 56 percent of the $200 billion rise in health care ...(more)

8/13/2004
Lawmakers Challenge FDA Commissioner for Blocking Reimported Rx Drugs - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and Congressman Bernard Sanders (VT-At Large) sent the attached letter to Acting Commissioner ...(more)

8/6/2004
Emanuel Statement on July Unemployment - ...(more)

7/23/2004
Rx Drug Importation House Coalition Marks One-Year Anniversary of Passage of Rx Drug Market Access Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—The tri-partisan Members Coalition for Rx Drug Importation, including Congressman Gil Gutknecht, Congressman Rahm Emanuel, Congressman Bernie Sanders, Congressman Sherrod Brown, Congressman Dan ...(more)

7/22/2004
Emanuel Statement “Today we are not defending marriage, we are defeating the Constitution” - WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in opposition to HR 3313, the “Marriage Protection Act” to be considered in the ...(more)

7/15/2004
Emanuel Statement “President Bush has called the Great Lakes a ‘national treasure,’ but as this report shows, his record doesn’t match the greatness of the Lakes” - WASHINGTON, DC—Today the Sierra Club issued “The Bush Administration’s Assault on the Great Lakes,” a fact sheet critical of the Bush Administration’s performance on ...(more)

7/14/2004
Emanuel Statement “I am Disappointed the Australian Free Trade Agreement was Tainted by Drug Industry Provisions” - WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today regarding his disappointment that the Australia Free Trade Agreement included provisions designed to protect ...(more)

7/13/2004
Emanuel Statement “Delaying Elections, Holding Open Votes Popular Ideawith Washington Republicans” - WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in response to reports that the Department of Homeland Security is thinking of postponing ...(more)

7/2/2004
Emanuel Statement on June Unemployment “Weak Job Growth Reflects a Tale of Two Economies” - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement in response to the updated unemployment figures released this morning by the Bureau of Labor ...(more)

6/29/2004
Emanuel Applauds Allstate’s Reversal on Denying Life Insurance Policies Based on Future Travel to Israel, West Bank, Gaza Action Still Need on Bill to Prohibit Use of Travel as Excuse to Deny Insurance - WASHINGTON, D.C.—“I applaud Allstate’s decision to reverse its business practice of declining life insurance based on an individual’s future travel plans.   I encourage ...(more)

6/23/2004
Emanuel Floor Statement “With a record like that, Mr. Wolfowitz, please do not provide us with any more of your judgment calls” - WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in response to Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz’s testimony before the House Armed Services Committee ...(more)

6/18/2004
Emanuel Statement “Only this Administration would Hang the Banner ‘Mission Accomplished’ above the Economy” - WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in response to President Bush’s claims he is ‘optimistic’ about this economy.      Here are ...(more)

6/15/2004
Emanuel Floor Speech Preview “U.S. House of Representatives Groundhog Day: Reliving the Past, One Bill at a Time” - WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel will deliver a five-minute speech tonight on the Groundhog Day agenda of the U.S. House of Representatives.  While tuition ...(more)

6/4/2004
Emanuel Statement on May Unemployment “With ever-increasing tuition and health care costs, families’ budgets and incomes are being stretched to the breaking point” - WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement in response to the updated unemployment figures released this morning by the Bureau of Labor ...(more)

6/2/2004
Emanuel Statement on Sen. Gregg Importation Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today calling for the Senate to pass an effective importation bill, one which includes strong language ...(more)

5/26/2004
Emanuel, DeLauro Statement: Drug Price Inflation Negates Discount Card Savings - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Rosa DeLauro released the following statement in response to the new Families USA and AARP studies finding that ...(more)

5/21/2004
Emanuel Testifies on Great Lakes - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel testified today at a hearing on “Great Lakes Water Quality and Restoration Efforts” before the House Transportation Committee, Subcommittee ...(more)

5/19/2004
Statement of Reps. DeLauro and Emanuel on GAO Decision Finding HHS Use of Medicare Ad VNRs Violated Publicity Prohibition - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rosa L. DeLauro and Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to a General Accounting Office (GAO) decision finding that ...(more)

5/19/2004
Emanuel Statement “Can America Afford Any More of This Type of Progress” - WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today on the closure of the Timken plant in Canton, Ohio, putting 1,300 employees out ...(more)

5/18/2004
Emanuel Statement on Great Lakes Executive Order “President’s proposal for ninth study won’t wash” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in response to President Bush signing an Executive Order on the Great Lakes.   ...(more)

5/10/2004
Celebrating Poland’s Constitution Day - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following Congressional Record statement celebrating the anniversary of the ratification of Poland’s Constitution.   Mr. Speaker, it ...(more)

5/6/2004
Emanuel Statement Applaud CVS, Walgreens for Support of Prescription Drug Importation - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in response to drug chains CVS and Walgreens pledging support for prescription drug importation. ...(more)

5/5/2004
Emanuel Statement This Administration ‘Never Admits a Mistake, Never Explains Policies’ - Emanuel Statement This Administration ‘Never Admits a Mistake, Never Explains Policies’ WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in response to ...(more)

5/4/2004
Emanuel Statement Applauds HHS Secretary Thompson calling prescription drug imports ‘inevitable’ - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in response to HHS Secretary Thompson calling the legalization of prescription drug imports ‘inevitable.’ ...(more)

5/3/2004
Emanuel: Medicare drug discount cards won’t mean much for Chicago seniors unless importation is passed - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today at a press conference with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky on ...(more)

4/29/2004
Emanuel: “The ‘discount’ in the Medicare drug discount cards won’t mean much without passing importation legislation to make all drugs more affordable in this country” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today at a press conference with U.S. Reps. Bernie Sanders, Rosa DeLauro, and Sherrod Brown  on ...(more)

4/28/2004
Emanuel: Landmark Win for Medical Privacy - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to proposed regulations to black out the use of a person’s private health ...(more)

4/22/2004
Emanuel One-Minute Floor Speech “Middle Class Squeezed Out of Higher Education” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel is expected to deliver the following one-minute speech today in the House of Representatives.   “Mr. Speaker, today’s New ...(more)

4/22/2004
Emanuel Statement “Holocaust Remembrance Day” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day.   “On Holocaust Remembrance Day we should all take a ...(more)

4/20/2004
Emanuel Statement: Governor Blagojevich Looks to Europe As Possible Source of Prescription Drug Importation - CHICAGO, IL— U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement at a press conference today where Governor Blagojevich will direct the Illinois Special Advocate ...(more)

4/20/2004
Emanuel Statement: Prince Bandar—Ranger or Pioneer? - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in response to Bob Woodward’s book, “Plan of Attack,” in which Prince Bandar bin ...(more)

4/19/2004
Emanuel Challenges Republican Leaders to Extend Unemployment Benefits, as Thousands in Chicago Lose the Help They Need - CHICAGO, IL— U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement at a press conference today calling on President Bush and Speaker Hastert to extend ...(more)

4/15/2004
Members Comment on Study Showing Importation Will Help Americans Afford Rx Drugs, May Actually Increase Drug Company Profits - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel, Gil Gutknecht, Bernie Sanders, Rosa DeLauro, Sherrod Brown, Dan Burton, and Jo Ann Emerson commented on a study released today ...(more)

4/2/2004
Emanuel Statement on March Unemployment - WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement in response to the updated unemployment figures released this morning by the Bureau of Labor ...(more)

3/31/2004
Treasury’s Release of Kerry Plan Analysis Prompts Emanuel to Request Congress Receive Complete Analysis of Bush Tax CutsUrges Treasury to Remain Impartial - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following letter  today to Secretary of the Treasury John Snow requesting that the Treasury Department provide Congress, ...(more)

3/30/2004
Emanuel Statement: Bulletproof Vests to help Chicago Neighborhoods - WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today.   “Mr. Speaker, I am pleased the House passed H.R. 3036, the Department of ...(more)

3/30/2004
Emanuel Floor Speech: Administration’s Budget Continues Status Quoof Failed Economic Policies - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following find U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel’s prepared remarks today in the House of Representatives.   “Mr. Speaker, this House is on the verge of passing ...(more)

3/26/2004
Emanuel Praises Appeals Court Decision to Protect Northwestern Memorial Patients’ Rights - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to the 7th Circuit Court’s decision to uphold Judge Charles Kocoras’ ruling denying ...(more)

3/22/2004
Emanuel Calls on National Security Adviser to Testify Publicly about 9/11 - WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in response to the Washington Post op-ed by Bush Administration National Security Adviser Dr. ...(more)