National Security
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the attacks on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo, Egypt:
"The attacks on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo raise grave security concerns and are clearly unacceptable. I join other Members of Congress in condemning the attacks in the strongest terms.
"Egyptian officials must ensure the safety of the Israeli Embassy and staff and guarantee security in the future, while honoring their international obligations to all embassies.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the 10th anniversary of September 11, which falls on Sunday:
“Ten years ago, Americans witnessed a horrific attack against our nation. On that day, towers of our economic and military strength were viciously attacked; thousands of innocent mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, perished; scenes of destruction and devastation spread.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the attacks in Southern Israel:
“Americans stand together in condemning these terror attacks in Israel and offering condolences to the loved ones of those who lost their lives.
“In Congress, we stand united to ensure Israel’s strength and to work toward an enduring peace between Israel and her neighbors.”
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Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Syria:
“When President Assad came to power, his leadership was met with some hope. When Assad started firing on his own people, he was warned of serious consequences by world leaders.
“Clearly, Assad is not only on the wrong side of history, but on the wrong side of the future.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi visited Coast Guard Sector San Francisco on Yerba Buena Island and delivered remarks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Interagency Operations Center (IOC), a new facility to bolster joint operations for Bay Area port partner agencies.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Senate confirmation of Defense Secretary Leon Panetta:
“Leon Panetta’s unanimous Senate confirmation is a demonstration of the confidence he inspires on both sides of the aisle in Congress. His experience in the House, the White House, and the CIA provide him with the judgment and background to serve as a strong Secretary of Defense.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after President Obama’s addressed the nation and outlined the first steps in the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan:
“Tonight, President Obama made it clear: we are now beginning the process of bringing our troops home and ending the war in Afghanistan.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after voting against the extension of the PATRIOT Act:
“Our first responsibility is to ensure the security of the American people. Our intelligence and law enforcement professionals deserve all of the tools and resources they need to keep our families safe as they balance security and our civil liberties.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader released the following statement today on President Obama’s address outlining our country’s support for political reform, democratic governance, human rights, and economic development throughout the Middle East:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the announcement that former Senator George Mitchell will resign his post as the Obama Administration’s special Middle East envoy: