Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on CNN This Morning to discuss the removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Below are highlights from her interview:
On the Consequences of GOP Infighting:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives:
“This is a solemn day in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Through his duplicitous misuse of power, profound disregard for the needs of the American people, and disloyalty to anyone but himself, Kevin McCarthy has proven unworthy of presiding over the House.
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu released the following statement:
From the beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will always put people over politics, seek bipartisan common ground wherever possible and fight Republican extremism whenever necessary.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) for a press conference following the House’s passage of legislation to keep the federal government open. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) for a press conference condemning House Republicans’ failed, right-wing Continuing Resolution and the looming MAGA shutdown. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after the bipartisan House Leadership meeting with the President of Ukraine at the United States Capitol:
“It was an absolute privilege to welcome President Zelenskyy back to the United States Capitol and reaffirm House Democrats’ unwavering support for the Ukrainian people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on CNN This Morning to discuss the MAGA Republican threat of a government shutdown. Below are highlights from her interview:
On Kevin McCarthy’s allegiance to MAGA extremism:
“Back in June, [McCarthy] made a deal with the President of the United States after taking the economy hostage – catering to these extremists and their agenda of burning the government down.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to urge the House to instruct conferees to remove MAGA Republicans’ anti-abortion amendment from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
“A handful of issues has always transcended politics. Our troops – the guardians of our freedom – have always been one of them. But in the MAGA Republican Party, nothing is off the table.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), and Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-7), Joe Morelle (NY-25), Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Steven Horsford (NV-4), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Judy Chu (CA-28), and John Sarbanes (MD-3) for a press conference on the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes to discuss the threat of a MAGA government shutdown. Below are highlights from her interview:
On the possibility of a government shutdown:
“We are in chaos because there is no leadership. When Kevin McCarthy gave the gavel to Marjorie Taylor Greene in order to become speaker, this was the inevitable outcome.