Shared Diplomacy
Global Good
This past week I had the distinct honor to lead a Congressional delegation to both Italy and Afghanistan. In both countries, our discussions were focused around shared diplomacy, climate change, human rights, counterterrorism, and ways in which we can make the international economy accessible and fair for everyone.
In our meeting with President Mattarella, we thanked him for Italy’s security cooperation with the United States as our close friend in NATO and for hosting our men and women in uniform, as well as our military families. We acknowledged Italy’s support for international security initiatives, including NATO training missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

While leading a Congressional Delegation to Italy and Afghanistan, Congresswoman Pelosi presents Assisi, Italy Mayor Stefania Proietti with a proclamation from Mayor Ed Lee declaring Tuesday, August 2, 2016 as the 800th Anniversary of the Pardon of Assisi Day in San Francisco
While abroad, I also met with and heard from our troops from the front lines in Afghanistan. We focused on ways our military is leveraging new authorities granted by President Obama and resources against terrorist elements to ensure international security and stability. Another purpose of the trip was to meet President Ashraf Ghani and other Afghan government leaders to discuss security, governance, development and corruption.
I was so grateful for the opportunity to meet with President Ghani and members of his cabinet, and with Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, who shared his perspective on the reform agenda and advancement of sustainable development.
Ending Veteran Homelessness
President Obama announced that the number of veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States had been cut nearly in half since 2010. Veteran homelessness is a challenge to the conscience of our nation. No person who served our country in uniform should be forced to sleep on our streets. Thankfully, with the leadership of President Obama and the investments of Democratic Congresses, we are marking substantial progress against chronic veteran homelessness in San Francisco, and across the nation.
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