Press Releases
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the brutal terrorist attack on an Israeli family in the West Bank settlement of Itamar:
“We stand united in condemning this heinous act of terrorism that took the lives of innocent children and their parents in the West Bank.
“This action is inexplicable and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the people of Israel in their time of grieving.”
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House Republican leadership proposed a three-week Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through April 8:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and massive tsunami struck Japan, resulting in the deaths of more than 40 people. A tsunami warning has been issued across the Pacific Ocean, including in San Francisco and the entire west coast of the United States:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the White House Conference on Bullying Prevention:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the 52nd anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day:
“Today, on the 52nd Anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day, we honor the many brave Tibetans who have sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom. We remember the Tibetan people who peacefully assembled to call for an end to harsh Chinese rule – and we recall the ensuing crackdown that devastated Tibet and forced His Holiness the Dalai Lama into exile.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Republican “So Be It” spending bill was defeated in the Senate:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group voted, along party lines, to initiate action by the House to defend the Defense of Marriage Act in court, potentially costing American taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on “The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community’s Response,” hearings initiated and chaired by Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter King:
“In Congress, our first responsibility is to keep the American people safe. Securing our homeland, defending against acts of terrorism, and ensuring our national security are serious challenges.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Pelosi spoke about investments in infrastructure and job creation at Pier 70 in San Francisco. The Leader toured the largest drydock on the West Coast of the Americas with Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Malia Cohen, SF Port Director Monique Moyer, Omar Benjamin with the Port of Oakland, Willie Adams the Secretary-Treasurer of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, and Hugh Vanderspek with BAE Systems San Francisco Ship Repair. Below are the Leader’s remarks.