Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a ceremony bestowing the Congressional Gold Medal to Japanese-American veterans who served in the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the Military Intelligence Service. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding today’s announcement of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Business Plan:
“Today’s release of the California High-Speed Rail Authority Business Plan presents an upfront and thorough assessment that presents a clear path forward to achieving a world-class high-speed rail system and creating much-needed jobs.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on “The Rebuild America Jobs Act,” which was introduced in the Senate this week:
“Overwhelming majorities of Americans agree – putting construction workers back on the job to rebuild our roads, bridges, railway, airports, and energy and water infrastructure is a priority that will strengthen our nation’s economy and our middle class.
Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press conference.
Leader Pelosi. Good morning.
We are meeting here between votes, so it's all about time and how we use it. And it's about time for us to see this Supercommittee narrow its possibilities and reach an agreement. As you know, it's only 4 weeks from yesterday that the deadline of November 23rd must be met.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Congressman John Olver announced he would not seek re-election in 2012:
“For two decades, Congressman John Olver has served the first district of Massachusetts with dignity, honor, commitment, and compassion.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today on H.R. 2447, which grants the Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on yesterday’s powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and loved ones of all of the victims of the devastating earthquake in Turkey, and with all those affected by this natural disaster.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following President Obama’s remarks on Iraq:
“President Obama’s statement that many of our military families will spend the holidays together is welcome news to all Americans. I commend the President for a promise made and a promise kept, honoring the U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement and the wishes of the American people to bring all our troops home by the end this year.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Senate Republicans unanimously blocked last night the “Teachers, First Responders Back to Work Act,” which would create or save approximately 400,000 jobs for teachers, cops and first responders: