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March 18, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the Persian New Year, which falls on Sunday, March 20th:

“Nowruz – literally meaning ‘new day’ – is a celebration of the first day of spring, a marker of new beginnings and a new year for the millions who trace their history and heritage to Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, Pakistan and elsewhere. This holiday is an occasion to celebrate with family and friends; a symbol of renewal and life, hope and a fresh start.


March 18, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama delivered remarks on the situation in Libya:

"I commend the President for his leadership and prudence on how our nation will proceed in regards to Libya and work in concert with European and Arab allies to address the crisis.


March 18, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution last night authorizing "all necessary measures" to protect Libyan civilians. News reports this morning indicate that a cease-fire in Libya has been declared.


March 18, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement upon the arrival of a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Italy this morning. Democratic Leader Pelosi was invited by the President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Gianfranco Fini, to mark the 150th anniversary of Italian unification.


March 17, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House failed to pass the Afghanistan War Powers Resolution, sponsored by Congressman Dennis Kucinich, which directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan:


March 17, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after House Republicans voted to prohibit funding of National Public Radio. Republicans also unanimously opposed a Democratic measure to ensure that public broadcast networks continue receiving funds to disseminate AMBER Alerts regarding abducted children:


March 17, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification:

“On the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification, we celebrate the birth of modern Italy and the brave patriots who made this possible. At a time when the United States was in the midst of civil war, ‘il Risorgimento’ brought together the Italian peninsula.


March 16, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616


March 15, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today on the Republican three-week Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through April 8. Below are the Leader’s remarks.