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Pelosi Statement on the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C.- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on H.R. 626, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act. The House passed the resolution this evening by a vote of 258 to 154.

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to more than $15 million granted to the San Francisco International Airport under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act:

“The Department of Homeland Security's announcement today that it would allocate more than $15 million to San Francisco International Airport is welcome news for the Bay Area, and will specifically go to improving the inspection of checked bags.

Pelosi on Tiananmen Anniversary: 'We Will Not Rest Until There is Freedom of Speech and Assembly and Openness in China and in Tibet'

Thursday, June 4, 2009

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Washington, D.C.- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Members and human rights activists participated in an event on the West Front of the Capitol this afternoon to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Pelosi on 20th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square: 'We Will Never Forget. We Will Never Forget'

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C.- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Members of Congress and Chinese human rights activists participated in a press conference in the Rayburn House Office Building today in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Below are the Speaker's remarks as prepared:

Pelosi, Clyburn, Barbara Lee, Marc Morial Remarks Before Black Leadership Forum Meeting

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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Washington, D.C.- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Whip James Clyburn, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and Marc Morial, Chairman of the Black Leadership Forum, held a brief press availability at the top of the Speaker's meeting with the Black Leadership Forum in the Capitol this afternoon. Below are their remarks:

Pelosi Remarks at Ronald Reagan Statue Unveiling

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C.- Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Congressional leaders spoke at a ceremony this morning in the Capitol Rotunda to unveil a statue of former President Ronald Reagan. The statue will become part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, which is comprised of two statues from each state to honor notable men and women. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Pelosi Asks GAO to Investigate Disclosure of Information Related to Nuclear Facilities

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today regarding the disclosure of information related to nuclear facilities:

â€Å"The disclosure of information related to nuclear facilities suggests that the current system does not provide adequate review and safeguards.

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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.