National Security
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins tomorrow:
“During Hispanic Heritage month, we celebrate the dynamic and lasting contributions of the Latino community to our nation. We take pride that Hispanic Americans are serving with great patriotism in our Armed Forces and devoting their lives to public service.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the final return home of the late Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty, and Tyrone Woods from Libya:
“The final return home of the late Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty, and Tyrone Woods is met with great sadness and deep prayers from all Members of Congress.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’s (CHC) 35th Anniversary Awards Gala yesterday. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared:
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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 delivered remarks today at a ceremony commemorating the 11th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after rocket attacks on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, took the lives of Ambassador Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith, and two other Americans:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina:
“Today, we remember the moment seven years ago when Hurricane Katrina made landfall, the levees fell, and the floodwaters rose in New Orleans and throughout the Gulf Coast. Leaving homes destroyed, communities decimated, businesses and schools in ruins, this natural disaster unveiled a human tragedy of poverty and neglect too long ignored.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, a bill to protect our nation from cyber attacks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act to expand sanctions against the Iranian regime and pressure Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after a terrorist attack on an Israeli tour bus in Bulgaria left at least 7 dead and more than 20 wounded. The attack falls on the 18th anniversary of the bombing at the AMIA Jewish Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
“Our thoughts and prayers rest with the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed and injured in today’s terrorist attack.