National Security
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following President Obama issuing a veto of the conference report to H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016:
"Today, as promised, President Obama vetoed Republicans' National Defense Authorization Act. With this veto, the President has stood in strong support of giving our men and women in uniform and our military overall the certainty they need, not Republican budget gimmicks.
Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama announced 5,500 American troops will stay in Afghanistan after 2016:
"I appreciate the President informing the public this morning about his intentions to maintain a U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan after 2016.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House Floor ahead of House votes on the Iran nuclear agreement. Below are the Leader's remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a press availability today ahead of House votes on the Iran Nuclear Agreement. Below is a transcript of the press availability.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today delivered remarks on the House floor in recognition of the anniversary of September 11, 2001. Below are the Leader's remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement in recognition of the anniversary of September 11, 2001:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House Floor in support of the historic Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Below are the Leader's remarks:
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama's nomination of former Congressman Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania, the first Iraq War Veteran to serve in the Congress, to serve as the next Under Secretary of the United States Army:
"Patrick Murphy's dedicated public service as a soldier in Iraq and as a member of the House Intelligence Committee and Armed Services Committee in the U.S. Congress exemplifies his boundless commitment to carrying forward the banner of freedom and democracy.
