Press Releases

Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today and joined millions of Americans in celebrating the Lunar New Year, which begins tomorrow.

"On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, we take this opportunity to honor the significant contributions made to our country by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). The AAPI community of California's 8th District is a vital part of San Francisco's proud diversity, and I am proud that California is home to the largest Asian American and Pacific Islander community in the country.

Tony Hall Courthouse Resolution

Tuesday, February 08, 2005

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of this resolution to name the federal building in Dayton, Ohio after my friend and former colleague, Tony Hall.

Tony Hall took great pride in representing his hometown of Dayton in Congress for nearly 24 years. His father had served as Mayor of Dayton, and the strong values he learned growing up in that community were reflected in everything that he did. Tony fought hard for the people of Dayton.

Pelosi Urges European Union to Continue Arms Embargo on China

February 3, 2005

Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke yesterday on the House floor in support of a bipartisan resolution urging the European Union to continue enforcing an arms embargo on the People's Republic of China.

"Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this resolution urging the European Union to maintain its arms embargo on the People's Republic of China.

Democratic Response to State of the Union Address

Washington, D.C. - Last night, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid delivered the Democratic response to the State of the Union Address on the need to confront the urgent challenges facing our nation at home and abroad. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Pelosi Congratulates the Iraqi People on Sunday's Election

February 2, 2005

Washington, D.C - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke today on the House floor in support of a bipartisan resolution she co-sponsored to congratulate the people of Iraq on Sunday's election. Below are her remarks:

In Honor of Paul Boden

February 1, 2005

Washington, DC - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi gave the following remarks on the House floor in honor of Paul Boden, Executive Director of the San Francisco Coalition on Homelessness:

Pelosi Statement at Vigil for Tsunami Victims

San Francisco -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today at an interfaith vigil to commemorate individuals and communities impacted by the devastating earthquake and tsunamis in South Asia:

Pelosi: 'We Salute Catholic Schools for Their Dedication to Educating the Next Generation of Americans'

February 1, 2005

Washington, D.C - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke today on the House floor in support of House Resolution 23, honoring the contributions of Catholic schools. Below are her remarks: