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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the statement today in response to President Obama’s speech calling for comprehensive immigration reform:
“In his speech today, President Obama reminded the nation of the contributions immigrants have made to this country; since our nation’s founding, those who have come to our shores to be part of the American dream have brought their hopes, aspirations, and optimism for a better future.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood’s announcement of $368 million for high-speed and intercity rail in California, including $300 million for the Central Valley segment and $68 million for state-of-the-art passenger rail equipment made in America. These funds were reallocated from the $2 billion rejected by Governor Rick Scott of Florida.
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Jerusalem – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, who is in Israel leading a bipartisan delegation, released the following statement today to mark the 63rd anniversary of Israel’s Independence Day:
“It is a privilege to be in Israel to mark the 63rd anniversary of this nation’s declaration of independence.
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Pelosi, Bipartisan Delegation Arrive in Israel
Jerusalem – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and a bipartisan delegation arrived in Israel today and met with Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu to discuss U.S.-Israel relations and regional security issues. Leader Pelosi issued the following statement this evening:
"Our bipartisan delegation was pleased to arrive in Israel to observe the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel.
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Doha, Qatar – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and a bipartisan delegation returned from Iraq this evening. Leader Pelosi issued the following statement:
“Today, our delegation paid our respects to our men and women in uniform under the leadership of Commanding General Lloyd Austin and thanked them for their service to our country.
Tax Breaks For the Oil Industry?
As families, workers, and small businesses across the country continue to face tough economic times, record gas prices – averaging nearly $4.00 per gallon – are causing additional hardship. It is especially unfair that these middle class families, workers, and small businesses are also footing the bill for tens of billions in taxpayer subsidies for oil companies which made over $900 billion in profits over the last decade – with another $36 billion in profits just this quarter.
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Doha, Qatar -- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement upon the arrival of a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Doha, Qatar this afternoon:
"On every official trip abroad, we meet with our brave men and women in uniform. Many of our troops serving in Qatar have also served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and we express our deep gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
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Washington, DC - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 244,000 jobs in April – including the largest rise in private sector employment since February 2006:
"Today's jobs report is a sign our economy continues to move in the right direction, with more Americans going back to work. But we must do more. This is the time to invest in our future and America's middle class to bring down unemployment and spur our economic growth.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of Cinco de Mayo, which is tomorrow, May 5:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this afternoon in the Capitol at a reception she hosted in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
“Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has become an annual tradition here in the Capitol; I wanted to ensure that we had an opportunity to come together again this year.