Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of the 84th anniversary of Cesar Chavez’s birthday:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will deliver remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus 40th Anniversary Reception this evening in Statuary Hall. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
“I would like to acknowledge Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn, Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, and Chairman of the CBC Institute, Bennie Thompson.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama’s speech on America’s energy security:
“American energy independence is an essential part of winning the future; it’s about our national security and our economic competitiveness. We can fuel American prosperity by creating jobs in a clean, green way.
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after President Obama delivered his speech on Libya:
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.”