Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of Geraldine Ferraro:
"Geraldine Ferraro will be deeply missed. She not only made history when she was nominated for Vice President, she inspired women across the country to reach their own greatness as they strengthened our country. Her service in the House is a source of pride to all of us in Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in lower Manhattan, which lasted 18 minutes, left 146 dead, and galvanized the fledgling American labor movement:
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi statement following the President’s briefing on the situation in Libya with the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress:
“Last week, the President briefed the bipartisan Congressional leaders about the international action to fulfill the U.N. Security Council’s resolution to protect innocent Libyans from the ‘show no mercy’ threat by Qadaffi.
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to reports that Chinese authorities sentenced democracy activist Liu Xianbin to ten years in prison for writing articles critical of the Chinese government. Mr. Liu had previously been imprisoned for his role in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and for his efforts to promote democracy in China. Mr. Liu is a public signatory of “Charter 08.”
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the bombing at a Jerusalem bus stop that killed one person and left dozens injured:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and loved ones of the woman who died in today’s heinous bombing at a Jerusalem bus stop, and with all those injured in the attack.
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today regarding the ongoing U.S. military action in Libya:
“Acting upon the United Nations Security Council's resolution to use ‘all measures necessary’ to protect the Libyan people and the Arab League's call for a no-fly-zone, the United States joined the international community in preventing an imminent humanitarian crisis in Libya.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, which is tomorrow, March 23:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Vicenza, Italy – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, who is leading a bipartisan delegation to Afghanistan and Italy, received a briefing today with Members of Congress from the U.S. Army Africa based at the U.S. Army Garrison, Vicenza.
The briefing was conducted by Colonel Marcus De Oliveira, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Africa. This U.S. command overseas U.S. operations in 53 countries. The Members also received an update on aspects of the Libyan operations.
Rome – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, who is leading a bipartisan delegation to Italy and Afghanistan, today met with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano. Joining Pelosi at the meeting were Congressman John Mica (R-FL), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Congressman Leonard Boswell (D-IA), Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) and U.S. Ambassador to Italy David Thorne.
Rome – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi led a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Afghanistan. The delegation returned to Rome early in the morning Italy time after spending two days in Afghanistan.