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February 15, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this evening at a reception hosted by the Faith and Politics Institute to honor Congressman John Lewis on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom today at a White House ceremony. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery:


February 15, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the Republican Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year. Below are the Leader’s remarks.

Leader Pelosi on Republicans’ Jobs Plans:
“Democrats are saying no to the Republican majority. We are saying: show us the jobs. Show the American people where the jobs are.”

Issues:Education

February 14, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama’s budget request for fiscal year 2012:

“Our federal budget must be a statement of our values as a nation, reflecting the best interests of the American people, and making the tough choices necessary to keep our country strong, our communities secure, and our economy growing.


February 11, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak:

“The world has benefitted from the impatience of youth in Egypt; our faith in the future is strengthened by their powerful example. They have demonstrated enormous bravery in demanding the democratic freedoms that will help them achieve their aspirations.

Issues:Human Rights

February 11, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening after House Republicans unveiled their proposed Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year:

“Democrats are committed to reducing the deficit, beginning with an aggressive attack on waste, fraud, and abuse, while ensuring that we invest in our children’s future, American innovation, and rebuilding our nation.


February 10, 2011

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February 9, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after House Republicans rolled out a partial list of the specifics in their spending bill, which would fund the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year:


February 9, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in honor of President Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday, which was Sunday. Below are the Leader’s remarks:


February 9, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of a resolution to name a federal courthouse in Yuma, Arizona the “John M. Roll United States Courthouse.” Below are the Leader’s remarks:

“I thank the gentle lady for yielding. I thank her and you, Mr. Chairman, for bringing this bill to the floor, this resolution to name a federal courthouse in Yuma, Arizona for John M. Roll to be called the ‘John M. Roll United States Courthouse.’ How appropriate.


February 8, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today to honor the one-year anniversary of the passing of Congressman John Murtha. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

“Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.