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September 18, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a press conference on the nine-month anniversary of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Thank you. Good afternoon. Thank you, Po Murray; thank you, Congresswoman Robin Kelly for your leadership for bringing us together.
Issues:National Security
September 17, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a press conference with Chef Tom Colocchio, House Democrats, and leading anti-hunger advocates condemning House Republicans’ plan to slash $40 billion from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Below are the Leader’s remarks followed by a question and answer session:
Good afternoon, everyone.
September 16, 2013
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the fifth anniversary of the 2008 financial crisis:
“Five years ago, the American people were facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. From plummeting stocks to skyrocketing deficits to the loss of millions of jobs, our economy required swift and immediate action to stabilize our markets, restore our middle class, and put our country on the path to recovery and growth.
September 16, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the shooting at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., which has left at least 12 dead:
“Our prayers rest with the families and loved ones of those killed at the Washington Navy Yard today.
Issues:National Security
September 14, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to the agreement reached by the United States and Russia to eliminate Syria's arsenal of chemical weapons:
“This morning, the United States and Russia established a framework that will advance the timely removal and ultimate destruction of chemical weapons in Syria.
Issues:National Security
September 13, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins Sunday:
“During Hispanic Heritage Month, we come together to celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures, and countless contributions of the 50 million Hispanic Americans living across the country. With a firm commitment to family, faith, and hard work, our Hispanic community has spent generations fortifying the foundations of our nation’s strength.
Issues:Human Rights
September 13, 2013
Last weekend, I was honored to meet with families from the Mission at the launch of one of the city’s largest collaborative efforts to combat poverty: the Mission Promise Neighborhood.
September 12, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
September 11, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to the nomination of Congresswoman Barbara Lee as U.S. Representative to the 68th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Leader Pelosi recommended Congresswoman Lee for this position.
“In recommending Congresswoman Barbara Lee to represent the Democratic Caucus at the United Nations, I knew she would be a strong, resolute, and unwavering voice for peace in a world burdened by war.