Press Releases

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, which begins on Sunday, May 1:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama announced key changes to his national security team, naming CIA Director Leon Panetta as the next Secretary of Defense; General David Petraeus as the new head of the CIA; Ambassador Ryan Crocker as our next ambassador to Kabul; and Lt. General John Allen as the commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan:

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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the severe storms and tornadoes that have struck the southeastern United States, leaving more than 200 dead, hundreds injured, homes and businesses destroyed, and millions without power:

"Our thoughts and prayers rest with the people of Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia and all those affected by these storms. And our condolences go out to the families, friends, and loved ones of those lost in this tragedy.

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the Aging in America Conference opening session in San Francisco. The Aging in America Conference is the largest gathering of a diverse, multidisciplinary community of professionals from the fields of aging, health care and education, along with business leaders from across the United States, and this year’s theme is “The Future of Aging Services in America.” Below are the Leader’s remarks.

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Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took a tour today of Nihonmachi Terrace, a development that provides homes to over 400 low-income Japanese American seniors and families, and delivered remarks at a press conference recognizing the completion of its rehabilitation. Leader Pelosi was also honored with a plaque that will be posted in the Nihonmachi Terrace lobby. Below are Leader Pelosi’s remarks:

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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide:

“This week we commemorate the 96th Anniversary of the Armenian genocide and pay tribute to the victims and the survivors. The truth has too often been denied about one of the darkest chapters of the 20th century. The historical record is clear that a genocide was conceived and executed by the rulers of the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923.

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San Francisco -- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks the grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration of St. Peter’s Place, a complex of 19 affordable apartments for adults with developmental disabilities that was built to LEED and GreenPoint rated green standards. This development is the third project of its kind in the city and is a partnership with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Bernal Heights Housing Corporation.

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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Earth Day, which is tomorrow:

“Since the first Earth Day 41 years ago, Americans have come together on this occasion to improve the air we breathe and the water we drink. In recent years, we have celebrated Earth Day with the climate crisis first in mind, knowing that future generations are counting on us to have the vision to see the problem of global warming and the wisdom to confront the danger.