Press Releases
Pelosi: House Addresses America’s Clean Water Needs
Friday, March 9, 2007
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the three clean water bills that passed with bipartisan support this week in the House: H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act; HR 700, the Healthy Communities Water Supply Act; and HR 569, the Water Quality Investment Act.
Pelosi: Eliminating SCHIP Shortfalls Immediately Is Democrats’ Top Health Priority
Friday, March 9, 2007
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in the emergency appropriations bill:
Pelosi Commemorates Women’s History Month
Monday, March 5, 2007
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today celebrating Women's History Month:
â€Å"In March, we celebrate Women's History Month and remember the brave women who have contributed to the progress of our country. We recognize those who are changing our communities today and we dedicate ourselves to improving the lives of women for our daughters of tomorrow.
Pelosi Denounces Hateful Views in AsianWeek Column
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington D.C. â€" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today denouncing a column by Kenneth Eng published in the February 23 edition of AsianWeek:
â€Å"The hateful views expressed in Kenneth Eng’s column must not be tolerated and AsianWeek’s decision to print them was irresponsible. Eng’s words were not only offensive to African Americans, but to all Americans.
Pelosi Statement on British Troop Withdrawal
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Contact: Brendan Daly, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the announcement that Britain will start pulling troops out of Iraq in the coming months:
â€Å"The President’s escalation plan to send more U.S. troops to Iraq is out of step with the American people and our allies. Why are thousands of additional American troops being sent to Iraq at the same time that British troops are planning to leave?
Pelosi Statement on the Lunar New Year
Friday, February 16, 2007
Contact: Brendan Daly, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in commemoration of the Lunar New Year, which begins this Sunday, February 18:
â€Å"This Sunday marks the start of the Lunar New Year for Asians and Asian Americans all over the world. As we usher in the Year of the Boar, we must remember that valuing holidays such as this is what highlights the beauty of our country as a nation of diverse cultures.
Pelosi: Iraq Resolution Will Signal a Change in Direction and Bring Our Troops Home Safely and Soon
Friday, February 16, 2007
Contact: Brendan Daly, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today, after four days of debate on a bipartisan resolution expressing support for our troops and disapproving of the President’s escalation plan in Iraq. Below are the Speaker’s remarks:
Pelosi: Vote Against Escalation in Iraq is a Message to President Bush â€" No More Blank Checks on Iraq
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Contact: Brendan Daly, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today, opening up three days of debate on a bipartisan resolution on Iraq expressing support for our troops and disapproving of the President’s escalation plan. Below are her remarks:
Pelosi Remarks at Service Last Night for Leo McCarthy
Friday, February 9, 2007
Contact: Brendan Daly, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke last night at a rosary celebrating the life of former California Lieutenant Governor Leo McCarthy. Below are her remarks as prepared:
Pelosi: We Will Work Together to Tackle Global Warming, One of Humanity’s Greatest Challenges
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Contact: Brendan Daly, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered opening remarks this morning at the Science and Technology Committee hearing on global warming. Below are her remarks as prepared: