Press Releases
August 27, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to California’s Rim Fire, which at more than 179,000 acres makes it the seventh-largest fire in state history.
“Our thoughts and prayers rest with California residents and all those feeling the devastating impact of California’s Rim Fire.
Issues:Energy and Environment
August 26, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Good morning, everyone. As a Member of the leadership of the Congress of the United States, it is my official privilege to welcome so many of you to Washington, D.C., to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
Issues:Human Rights
August 23, 2013
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Washington, D.C.
August 22, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Administration announced yesterday the declassification of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Court orders and other related documents:
“The Administration’s declassification and release of FISA Court orders and other documents related to NSA collection activities increases transparency and serves the public interest.
Issues:National Security
August 16, 2013
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement reacting to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s announcement of several initiatives to combat sexual assault in the military:
“The initiatives announced by Secretary Hagel are a positive and necessary step forward to strengthen commander accountability, command climate, and victim advocacy and safety. However, they are not sufficient.
August 16, 2013
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Washington Post reported that the National Security Agency repeatedly violated privacy rules according to an internal audit and other documents:
“Press reports that the National Security Agency broke privacy rules thousands of times per year and reportedly sought to shield required disclosure of privacy violations are extremely disturbing.
“Current laws governing NSA's collection activities
Issues:National Security
August 14, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to the use of violence in Egypt, killing hundreds of protesters and officers and leaving thousands wounded:
“The President is right to strongly condemn the horrific violence in Egypt and to cancel the joint exercises with the Egyptian military. The continued state of emergency must come to an end.
August 14, 2013
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Washington, D.C.
August 13, 2013
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in support of a letter from 205 House Democrats to Speaker Boehner calling on Republican leadership to restore funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to the final Farm Bill:
August 12, 2013
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Attorney General Eric Holder outlined critical reforms to the criminal justice system and announced that federal prosecutors will take steps to prevent the application of mandatory minimum sentences to certain low-level drug offenders:
“Today’s announcement marks a critical step forward in our nation’s ongoing efforts to reform our criminal justice system.