National Security
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Kabul, Afghanistan – Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a Congressional Delegation to Afghanistan, where they met today with U.S. Forces and were briefed by U.S. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and General Stanley McChrystal, commander of the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces-Afghanistan.
The delegation met tonight in Kabul with President Hamid Karzai to discuss the political and security situation in Afghanistan.
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Doha, Qatar -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a Congressional delegation to Qatar today, where the Members will visit the commanders and service members stationed at the Al Udeid Air Base outside of Doha. Qatar serves as a base for U.S. CENTCOM Forward Headquarters, which oversees military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Pelosi will also meet with His Highness Emir Sheikh Hama Bin Khalifa Al-Thani to discuss U.S.-Qatari relations and security challenges throughout the region.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of a resolution recognizing the vigilance and response of the people of New York and local, state, and federal law enforcement personnel in the foiled terrorist attack in Times Square on Saturday evening. Below are the Speaker’s remarks. :
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to a letter sent this afternoon by Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Defense Secretary Robert Gates concerning the repeal of the "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy:
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Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement at the conclusion of the Nuclear Security Summit hosted by President Obama:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement hailing the new arms reduction treaty signed by the United States and Russia earlier today:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the release of the Obama Administration’s Nuclear Posture Review:
"Today, the Obama Administration took another critical step forward in the effort to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. With this updated policy in place, the United States will continue to lead the global non-proliferation movement and build a future defined by peace and security for all nations.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama announced that the United States and Russia will sign a new START treaty next month to reduce nuclear weapons:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader John Boehner held a press availability this morning with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel prior to their meeting in the Capitol. Below are their remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn held a brief press availability this afternoon with President Rene Preval of Haiti prior to their meeting in the Capitol. Below is a transcript of the press availability:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon. Hello again.