National Security
November 13, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence at a press event today marking the 20th anniversary of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act and calling on Congress to immediately pass bipartisan legislation on background checks. Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks
Issues:National Security
October 18, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama announced he will nominate attorney Jeh Johnson to succeed Secretary Janet Napolitano as the head the Department of Homeland Security:
Issues:National Security
September 18, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a press conference on the nine-month anniversary of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Thank you. Good afternoon. Thank you, Po Murray; thank you, Congresswoman Robin Kelly for your leadership for bringing us together.
Issues:National Security
September 16, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the shooting at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., which has left at least 12 dead:
“Our prayers rest with the families and loved ones of those killed at the Washington Navy Yard today.
Issues:National Security
September 14, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to the agreement reached by the United States and Russia to eliminate Syria's arsenal of chemical weapons:
“This morning, the United States and Russia established a framework that will advance the timely removal and ultimate destruction of chemical weapons in Syria.
Issues:National Security
September 11, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to the nomination of Congresswoman Barbara Lee as U.S. Representative to the 68th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Leader Pelosi recommended Congresswoman Lee for this position.
“In recommending Congresswoman Barbara Lee to represent the Democratic Caucus at the United Nations, I knew she would be a strong, resolute, and unwavering voice for peace in a world burdened by war.
September 11, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the 12th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, on the East Front Steps of the United States Capitol. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Twelve years ago, our nation was shaken, our hearts were broken, and our country came together. All of us remember where we were when the Twin Towers fell, when the Pentagon was struck, when Flight 93 was brought down in Pennsylvania.
September 3, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a press stakeout in front of the White House following a meeting with President Obama and Congressional leadership on Syria. Below is a transcript of Leader Pelosi’s remarks and the question and answer session:
Good morning. The President honored us with his presentation this morning that he does not take going into a military action lightly.
Issues:National Security
August 31, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following President Obama's remarks on Syria this afternoon:
"President Obama is right that the debate and authorization by Congress for action will make our country and the response in Syria stronger.
"President Assad was wrong to gas the Syrian people killing more than 1,400 people, including 400 children.
"It is a pillar of America's security that we must stop the use and proliferation
Issues:National Security