Press Releases
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, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Republican Leader John Boehner, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and Members of Congress were joined by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for a Congressional Remembrance Ceremony today on the steps of the Capitol to pay tribute to the thousands of Americans whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001.
Below are the Speaker’s remarks:
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins today and runs through October 15:
“Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the achievements of Hispanic Americans in all facets of our national life – in politics and public service, in business and education, in music and the arts – and to celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic community to our history, heritage, and culture.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Capitol Hill Day at the “Opportunities For All –Pathways Out of Poverty Summit: A Discussion on Race, Politics, and Policy” this morning in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi will deliver remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Gala tonight at the Washington Convention Center. Below are the Speaker’s remarks as prepared.
“Thank you, Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez, for your kind introduction. As Chair of both the CHC and the Small Business Committee, you are working to empower entrepreneurs, small business owners, and workers.
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.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
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.