Press Releases
Pelosi Statement on Passage of Anti-Fraud and Financial Crisis Commission Legislation
Monday, May 18, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to the $3 million granted to the City of San Francisco under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act:
Pelosi Statement on Panetta Message to CIA Employees
Friday, May 15, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in response to a message today to CIA Employees from Director Leon Panetta:
Pelosi Remarks Before Meeting Today with President Valdis Zatlers of Latvia
Thursday, May 14, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi held brief press availability with President Valdis Zatlers of Latvia before their meeting in the Capitol this afternoon. Below are their remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon. It's an absolutely delightful pleasure and privilege to welcome the President of Latvia, President Zatlers, to the Capitol of the United States.
Pelosi: With Passage of Supplemental, the House Begins to End the War in Iraq and to Refocus Efforts in Afghanistan
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Supplemental Appropriations Act for Iraq and Afghanistan, which passed the House today by a vote of 368 to 60.
Pelosi Statement on House Passage of 21st Century Green, High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the 21st Century Green, High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act, which passed the House today by a vote of 275 to 155.
Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference About Briefing on Enhanced Interrogation Techniques
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. -Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this morning at a press conference in the Capitol on Congressional briefings related to enhanced interrogation techniques. Below are her remarks at prepared:
â€Å"Throughout my entire career, I am proud to have worked for human rights, and against the use of torture, around the world.
Pelosi Statement on Comprehensive Clean Energy Legislation
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, following the announcement of a series of agreements among Energy and Commerce Committee members on major provisions in the legislation:
Pelosi Statement on House Passage of Defense Procurement Reform Act
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Defense Procurement Reform, which passed the House today by a vote of 428 to 0. A report from the Government Accountability Office published in March found that the Pentagon's 96 largest acquisition programs had cost overruns of $296 billion and were on average 22 months behind schedule.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi received an Award of Courage from amfAR at the research foundation's conference today on future directions in the fight against HIV/AIDS. amfAR's Awards of Courage are bestowed each year on select individuals in recognition of the vision, determination, and courage that mark them as leaders in the fight against AIDS. Other 2009 awardees are Senator Edward Kennedy, Dr. C. Everett Koop and Earvin 'Magic' Johnson. Below are the Speaker's remarks as prepared: