National Security
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding the President’s plan for closing the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility, announced by the White House today:
“Today, the President has presented Congress with a strong, detailed plan to responsibly close the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the White House announced that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has verified that Iran has met the requirements under the P5+1 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for full implementation of the agreement:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference.
Leader Pelosi. Good morning.
Yesterday, our nation witnessed yet another act of unfathomable violence. The shooting in San Bernardino tears at the hearts of all Americans. We all pray for the swift recovery of the wounded, we pray for those who lost their lives, and we feel the grief of their families.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference.
Leader Pelosi. Good afternoon. Thank you for being here later. A lot going on on the floor right now. As you know, we are taking up a bill on the floor, in my view, that does not make us safer, does not honor our values, and does not have my support.
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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the passage of the Republican Syrian Refugee legislation:
"Despite the haste with which this bill was rushed to the floor, and the decision not to whip Members, the vote outcome reflects the values of the religious and humanitarian groups that want to ensure the safety of our country and extend the hand of friendship to those fleeing ISIS and the violence in Syria.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House floor today in opposition to the Republican Syrian refugee bill. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the issue of Syrian refugees:
"As Members of Congress, our first responsibility is to protect and defend the American people and our constitution. The attacks in Paris and Beirut give searing urgency to that responsibility. We will continue to strengthen our efforts to destroy ISIS, fight terror, and protect the American people. We are resolute and we are strong.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation trip to China, departing today and focusing on economic growth, national security and cyber security issues, human rights and the importance of bold action to reduce carbon pollution.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama signed the bipartisan budget package into law:
"Today, we have moved America forward: preserving the full faith and credit of the United States, and enacting a bipartisan budget that strengthens our national security, protects our seniors, creates jobs and invests in the future.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the White House announced U.S. special operations troops will be deployed to assist rebels in Syria:
"The Administration has announced that the U.S. intends to put fewer than 50 special operations advisers on the ground in northern Syria. This action, combined with increased support to groups fighting ISIS and strengthened focus on the Turkey-Syria border, is intended to degrade ISIS.