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House leaders spoke with reporters in the days after the Tiananmen Square protests about a resolution condemning the execution of those who had participated in the peaceful protests. Speaker…

Nelson Mandela was honored by American leaders for his effort to promote racial equality in South Africa. They praised him for continual work for freedom and the end to apartheid. For his ac…

Former President Gerald and Mrs. Betty Ford were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal Award for their service to the nation. Former President Ford was honored for healing the nation a…

Former Soviet President Gorbachev addressed both houses of Congress in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol to discuss the new global political scene following the Cold War. He called for new t…

Congress honored Rosa Parks for her courage when she defied authority by refusing to relinquish her seat on a bus to a white man in 1955 and her advocacy of civil rights since then. Ms. Park…

Democratic leaders criticized the Republican agenda in several respects, including their cuts to social programs and delay in passing appropriations bills. They also answered reporters' ques…

The portrait of former House Majority Leader Richard Armey (R-Texas) was unveiled at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol. Former colleagues talked about his work and accomplishments. Rep. Armey …

Representative Pelosi took a ceremonial oath of office prior to the opening of the new Congress. She became the first woman to become a party leader and would be assuming the responsibilitie…

Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announces the election as the House Minority Leader for the 108th Congress, and nominate Representative John Spratt (D-SC) as Assistant to the Minority Lea…

Representative spoke to reporters about the state of the economy and the impact of Republican tax cuts for corporations. He specifically tax cuts given to Enron which subsequently failed. Fo…

House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-MO) talked to reporters about consideration of a resolution authorizing the use of force against Iraq. Following his remarks he answered questions f…

Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) and House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-MO) talked about a number of issues including policy toward Iraq, the Homeland Security Agency, the ec…

Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about corporate accountability and the state of the economy as a result of several business scandals. Mr. Vivien also spoke about his economic losses re…

Representative Richard Gephardt(D-MO) talked to reporters about a number of issues including corporate accountability, the state of the U.S. Economy, homeland security, and election year pol…

Democratic leaders talked to reporters about Republican plans to privatize Social Security, the state of the economy, and corporate accountability. Following their remarks they answered ques…

Representative Richard Gephardt spoke to reporters about business accounting practices, regulation of the industry under Republican rule of the House, as well as the creation of a Department…

On the same day the president spoke to business leaders about corporate responsibility, Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about recent business failures and accounting scandals. They wer…

Representative Gephardt talked to reporters about the legislative agenda, legislation on pensions and insurance, and violence in the Middle East. Following his remarks he answered questions …

Mr. Ridge and Congressional leaders spoke to reporters about the president’s proposal to form an new Department of Homeland Security and future reorganization of the federal government. Foll…

House Minority Leader, Representative Richard Gephardt held his weekly news conference and gave an update on the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.