Press Releases
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on news that the Iranian government had released Sarah Shourd, an American citizen detained while hiking in Iran:
“Members of Congress and the American people are grateful that Sarah Shourd will finally be able to return home, and we join her family and friends in celebrating her release.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi today toured The Culinary Edge, which received a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Culinary Edge provides integrated culinary services to the restaurant and foodservice industries. Below are the Speaker's remarks.
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Ottawa – Below is a statement from Drew Hammill, spokesman for Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on energy security discussions that have taken place during the visit to Canada for the G8 Speaker’s Conference:
“The Speaker has stated that she is here in Ottawa to listen and learn during her various meetings with stakeholders on energy and environment.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the natural gas explosion in San Bruno, California last night:
“The thoughts and prayers of the Bay Area and the nation go out to the victims of the natural gas explosion in San Bruno.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the ninth anniversary of September 11, which is tomorrow:
“Every year on September 11, our nation stops to remember the thousands who perished on that fateful morning nine years ago. This day provides us an opportunity to grieve and to reconnect to the spirit of unity Americans felt in the days after that horrendous terrorist attack.
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Washington, DC – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to threats by a minister in Florida to burn copies of the Koran, the Islamic holy book, on September 11th.
“As the holy season of Ramadan comes to an end, I join with people of all faiths in denouncing the disrespectful proposal to burn copies of the Koran. Such an action would send a message of intolerance that is inconsistent with the teaching of all faiths and does not reflect the values of our nation.”
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to a Federal District Court ruling against the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy:
“The House of Representatives has already passed bipartisan legislation to repeal the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ policy, which harms military readiness and morale.
“As this case continues to make its way through the legal process, we reaffirm our commitment to end this discriminatory policy.”
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on President Obama's economic speech in Ohio today. Below the statement is a fact sheet on the President's speech:
"President Obama delivered a clear choice for Americans today: The Democratic vision for a stronger economy and a growing middle class versus the Republican plan to take us back to the exact same failed Bush policies of the past, cutting taxes for the wealthiest 2 percent, huge deficits, and fewer jobs.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Pelosi released the following statement following the Obama Administration’s announcement of $1 billion in Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds for states and local communities to prevent and reduce neighborhood blight and provide affordable housing to many communities across America: