Press Releases
September 10, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley, the four girls killed 50 years ago in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 15th, 1963.
Issues:Human Rights
September 6, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 169,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 7.3 percent in August, the lowest since December 2008.
September 3, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a press stakeout in front of the White House following a meeting with President Obama and Congressional leadership on Syria. Below is a transcript of Leader Pelosi’s remarks and the question and answer session:
Good morning. The President honored us with his presentation this morning that he does not take going into a military action lightly.
Issues:National Security
September 3, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown on Wednesday:
“For Jewish families around the world, Rosh Hashanah is a moment of reflection and renewal, joy and prayer, repentance and introspection.
Issues:Human Rights
August 31, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following President Obama's remarks on Syria this afternoon:
"President Obama is right that the debate and authorization by Congress for action will make our country and the response in Syria stronger.
"President Assad was wrong to gas the Syrian people killing more than 1,400 people, including 400 children.
"It is a pillar of America's security that we must stop the use and proliferation
Issues:National Security
August 30, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 2nd:
“On Labor Day, we pay tribute to the hardworking men and women whose ingenuity, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit are the foundation of America’s strength.
“Both in times of prosperity and hardship, we rely on our workforce to safeguard the economic security of our families, our communities, and our country.
August 29, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that legally married same-sex couples would now be recognized as all married couples for federal tax purposes after the Supreme Court’s decision overturning the Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA):
“Once again, the Obama Administration has taken the lead in reaffirming the fundamental principle inscribed into the walls of the Supre
Issues:LGBTQ+
August 29, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement this evening following a bipartisan briefing via conference call on Syria:
"This evening's briefing was informative and beneficial.
Issues:National Security
August 27, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Women’s Equality Day:
“On the 93rd anniversary of Women’s Equality Day, Americans celebrate the life and legacy of generations of American women. From Seneca Falls, to the activism and determination of later generations, American women have been at the forefront of the cause of women’s equality at home and abroad.
August 27, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the decision by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to grant a green card to her constituent, Anthony John Makk. Anthony and his husband, Bradford Wells, have been together for more than 21 years, but faced separation. In January of 2012, Anthony John Makk was granted deferred action by the Administration to remain in the U.S.
Issues:LGBTQ+