Press Releases
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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.
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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.
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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:
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:
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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.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
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.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Xavier Becerra, Congressman David Cicilline, and Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa held a media availability this morning following a Democratic Caucus meeting in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Leader’s remarks and a transcript of the question and answer session:
Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the one-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act this evening at the American Psychological Association Banquet at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. At the event, the American Psychological Association presented Leader Pelosi with the Outstanding Leadership Award. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery: