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August 18, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement concerning the Cordoba House:

“The freedom of religion is a Constitutional right. Where a place of worship is located is a local decision.


August 13, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement commemorating the 65th anniversary of V-J Day, which marked the end of World War II. Last month, the House passed a resolution honoring the millions of Americans who fought in this conflict and the nearly 2 million veterans still living today:


August 13, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the 75th anniversary of the enactment of Social Security, which is tomorrow, August 14:


August 13, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama signed the Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which is fully paid-for and provides a total of $600 million to strengthen border security:

“Today, President Obama signed legislation to strengthen our nation’s border security and invest in the tools, strategies, and personnel needed to reduce violence and protect residents living along our Southwest border.


August 11, 2010

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

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this morning at the groundbreaking of the Transbay Transit Center, a new transit and high-speed rail station in downtown San Francisco. The new multi-modal station will serve nine transportation systems, including California high-speed rail, and will create 48,000 new jobs. Below are the Speaker’s remarks as prepared for delivery.


August 11, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama signed the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act, part of Democrats’ “Make It In America” national manufacturing strategy. This legislation will increase the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers and firms, and support tens of thousands of jobs here at home:


August 11, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the start of Ramadan:

“The holy month of Ramadan is a period of spirituality, reflection and rejoicing for Muslims here and around the world. It is a time to honor the traditions of the Muslim faith, and an opportunity for all Americans to celebrate the tradition of pluralism, tolerance, diversity, and religious freedom embedded in the very fabric of our Constitution and our history.


August 10, 2010

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


August 10, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Below is a statement from Drew Hammill, spokesman for Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on the renewable energy and transmission loan-guarantee program. $1.5 billion from this fund was used by the Senate to pay for the jobs legislation passed by the House today and an additional $2 billion from the fund was used to pay for the Cash for Clunkers initiative last year.


August 10, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of former Senator Ted Stevens, who died in a tragic plane crash in southwestern Alaska:

“The thoughts and prayers of the entire Congress rest with the family, friends, and loved ones of Senator Ted Stevens. He was a proud public servant, dedicated to his family and committed to his community. In the Senate, he always stood up for the state of Alaska.