National Security
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner urging him to seek bipartisan solutions to the humanitarian crisis at the southern border and calling on him to include Members of the Border Caucus in the process.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following a meeting between the President and Congressional leaders on Iraq and other national security issues:
"Today's meeting at the White House allowed an important dialogue to take place between the President and Congressional leaders on Iraq and other national security issues.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the capture of Ahmed Abu Khatallah:
"The capture of Ahmed Abu Khatallah should stand as a stern reminder to all those who would harm Americans: no matter how far you run, or how deep you hide, you will face justice.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the President's remarks on the recent advances by militant groups in Iraq:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the announcement that U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl has been released by the Taliban in Afghanistan:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama announced that the U.S. combat mission in Afghanistan will be over by the end of 2014; that troop levels will be reduced to 9,800 service members by the start of 2015 and cut in half by the end of that year; and that nearly all military personnel will be drawn down by the close of 2016.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark Memorial Day, which falls on May 26th:
"On Memorial Day, Americans pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect our nation, defend democracy, and defeat tyranny. We remember the sacrifice of those who gave their last full measure of devotion for our union, and for the freedom of foreign shores. We remember the loved ones they left behind, and the liberty that is the enduring legacy of their lives.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a press conference today to announce that she will appoint Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), Congressman Adam B. Schiff (D-CA), Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to the Select Committee on Benghazi. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after meeting with leaders of the Syrian Opposition, including President Amhad Jarba, earlier today:
"It was a privilege to receive President Jarba of the Syrian Opposition Coalition earlier today during his first official visit to the United States. We had a wide ranging discussion on the situation on the ground in Syria, and the need to end the horrific conflict that has claimed thousands of lives, and displaced millions of Syrians.