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Pelosi, Boehner Remarks Before Meeting with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader John Boehner, and senior House Democratic and Republican leaders met with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan in the Capitol this afternoon. Below are the remarks of the Speaker, Leader Boehner, and President Karzai at a brief press availability before the meeting:

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Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on President Obama?s announcement of a global health initiative:

"President Obama is to be commended for announcing a bold global health strategy that will enhance our national security and save countless lives worldwide. This initiative builds upon the landmark Lantos-Hyde U.S. Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act that passed last Congress and was signed by President Bush.

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement regarding the White House and the House Energy and Commerce Committee's agreement on a “cash for clunkersâ€Â proposal that will provide incentives for Americans to trade in older vehicles for more fuel efficient for cars and trucks:

Pelosi Statement on Cinco de Mayo

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in celebration of Cinco de Mayo.

â€Å"Today, communities all over America celebrate Cinco de Mayo and honor the history, traditions, and culture that Americans of Mexican descent, and all Latinos, have made a part of the American fabric.

Pelosi Remarks Before Meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a brief press availability with Israeli President Shimon Peres at the top of their meeting in the Capitol this afternoon. Below are their remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. It is a very special day indeed. The Speaker of the House has the privilege of welcoming the President of Israel to the Capitol of the United States.

Pelosi Statement on Obama Nominations of New Consumer Product Safety Commissioners

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

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Pelosi Remarks at Military Families Roundtable

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Members of Congress and military family organizations held a roundtable in the Capitol this morning to highlight Congress' commitment to men and women in uniform and spotlight the unique needs of military families. At the roundtable, Blue Star Families released their extensive poll regarding issues facing today's military families.

Below are the Speaker's opening remarks:

Pelosi Statement on 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Bill

Monday, May 4, 2009

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill that will be considered by the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday.

?Chairman Obey and the Members of the House Appropriations Committee are to be commended for quickly drafting legislation to meet our military?s needs in Iraq and Afghanistan and to address the H1N1 flu virus.