National Security
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity with President-Elect Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico. Below is a transcript of the photo opportunity:
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San Francisco -- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the ceasefire agreement reached to halt the violence in southern Israel and the Gaza Strip:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the ongoing violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip:
“With Israel under assault, Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle have made it clear: Israel has a right to defend herself as a nation. No Israeli family should be forced to endure constant threats to their lives or the persistent fear of rocket attacks. The targeting of innocent Israelis must end, and all efforts must be made to avoid the further loss of life.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Hurricane Sandy. At this time, the storm has taken lives, caused damage to homes and cities throughout the eastern seaboard, and left millions without power:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer, and House Democrats held a press conference after House Republicans blocked Democrats from speaking on the House Floor today. House Democrats called on Republicans to cancel recess until the Congress fulfilled its responsibilities to the American people. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the tragic events in Libya:
"In the wake of the tragic events in Libya, it is our responsibility to seek the facts, act on the best information available, and deliver justice for the brave Americans who lost their lives.
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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 today after Senate Republicans voted to block the Veterans Jobs Corps bill, which would have provided $1 billion over five years to assist veterans in finding jobs:
“It is a national shame that our brave veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan return from war and have to fight for a job here at home. But today when Senate Democrats tried to pass a fully paid-for bill that will put veterans to work, Republicans said no.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the historic end of the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which falls on Thursday:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration announcement that it will challenge China’s unfair export subsidies to its auto and auto parts manufacturers at the World Trade Organization (WTO):