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Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C.- Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave brief remarks this morning at the 2009 Congressional Democratic Leadership and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Summit. Below are her remarks as prepared:
"Thank you, Secretary [Norman] Mineta, for that kind introduction. You brought great pride to our entire nation as the first Asian American to hold a post in a Presidential cabinet.
Pelosi: 'The Spirit of Tiananmen Lives in the Hearts and Minds of Those Continuing to Work for Freedom in China'
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Pelosi spoke on the House floor yesterday evening in strong support of H.R. 489, recognizing the 20th anniversary of the suppression of protesters and citizens in and around Tiananmen Square. The House passed the resolution by a vote of 396 to 1. Below are the Speaker's remarks.
Pelosi Remarks at Italian Earthquake Commemoration Ceremony
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
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Pelosi Remarks at Italian Earthquake Commemoration CeremonyWashington, D.C. - Speaker Pelosi gave brief remarks at the Italian Earthquake Commemoration Ceremony this evening at the Italian Embassy. The Ceremony coincides with the Italian National Day Celebration and recognizes the catastrophic damage to the region during the earthquakes earlier this year. Below are her remarks as prepared:
Pelosi Remarks at Ceremony for Task Force on the Future of American Innovation
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Pelosi accepted the â€Å"Legislator of the Year Award†at a ceremony for the Task Force on the Future of American Innovation this evening. Below are her remarks as prepared:
â€Å"Thank you, Craig [Barrett] for that kind introduction and for presenting me with the Task Force on the Future of American Innovation's first ever Legislator of the Year Award.
Pelosi Remarks Before Meeting with Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. -Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press availability with Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius before their meeting in the Capitol this afternoon. Below are their remarks:
Pelosi, Bipartisan Delegation Remarks at Press Conference on China
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C.- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Edward Markey, Congressman James Sensenbrenner, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, and Congressman Jay Inslee held a press conference this afternoon to discuss their recent visit to China. Below are their remarks:
On Purpose of the Visit to China:
Pelosi Statement on General Motors' Restructuring Plan
Monday, June 1, 2009
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Washington, D.C.- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after General Motors Corp. filed for bankruptcy protection today:
Pelosi Statement on the Murder of Dr. George Tiller
Sunday, May 31, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the murder of Dr. George Tiller:
"Today's horrific crime that took the life of Dr. George Tiller while he attended church services is a senseless act of violence that has no place in our society. No matter our different beliefs, we are a nation of laws and every American must repudiate such violent acts.
Pelosi, Bipartisan Delegation Meet with Hong Kong Democracy Leader Martin Lee
Saturday, May 30, 2009
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Hong Kong - Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a bipartisan congressional delegation met today with Martin Lee, a democracy leader who founded the Hong Kong Democratic Party, to discuss the status of democracy in Hong Kong.
Pelosi, Bipartisan Delegation Meet with Top Officials in Hong Kong, Human and Labor Rights Leaders
Friday, May 29, 2009
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Hong Kong - Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a bipartisan congressional delegation traveled from Beijing to Hong Kong today, where they met with the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Members of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, and human and labor rights activists.