National Security
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today on the kidnapping of hundreds of girls and young women from a rural school in Nigeria. Leader Pelosi condemned the despicable acts of the terrorist group known as Boko Haram and called for the safe return of these innocent girls and young women to their families. Below are the Leader's remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding the House vote to establish a Select Committee on Benghazi:
"Democrats continue to mourn with the families of those who lost their lives in Benghazi. Their deaths were a national tragedy, and we must always act in a manner that respects their memory and works to prevent future loss of life.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the select committee on Benghazi:
"The attacks in Benghazi were a tragedy and we join the families of those who died in continuing to mourn their loss. As we go forward, we should always act in a manner respectful of their loss and to prevent future loss of life.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a moment of silence on the Capitol steps calling for the release and safe return of hundreds of girls and young women who were kidnapped from a rural school in Nigeria. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the kidnapping of hundreds of girls and young women from a rural school in Nigeria. This afternoon, Leader Pelosi participated in a moment of silence on the Capitol steps to call for their release and safe return to their families:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement commemorating the first anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing:
"A year after the Boston Marathon bombing, we are called to reflect on the smoke and chaos of a dark day. We remember loved ones lost, and scars still healing.
"But we remember also the compassion of strangers, the courage of first responders, and the enduring fortitude of the wounded. We remember the strength of an indomitable American city.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on President Obama's announcement of new restrictions, reviews and reforms regarding the practices and operations of the National Security Agency and other agencies:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring the Native American Code Talkers. Below are the Leader's remarks: