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December 10, 2008

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in observance of International Human Rights Day, which is recognized today, December 10:

"Today we recognize International Human Rights Day and renew our call to protect and uphold the principles and ideals upon which America was founded.

Issues:Human Rights

December 9, 2008

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, incoming House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson and other Democratic leaders held a press availability this afternoon following an issues forum on Capitol Hill today. The issues forum, which convened national experts on the economy and national security, addressed efforts to get the economy back on track and protect the American people. Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks.


December 5, 2008

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

Washington, D.C.— Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement tonight on emergency, short-term funding for the American automobile industry:


December 5, 2008

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

Washington, D.C.— Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement tonight on emergency, short-term funding for the American automobile industry:

"Today’s announcement of major job losses and findings from Congressional hearings from the last two days make it clear that Congress must work on a bipartisan basis to provide short-term and limited assistance to the automobile industry while it undertakes major restructuring.


December 2, 2008

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism released its final report, titled "World At Risk":


December 2, 2008

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on a report issued this afternoon by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the Treasury Department’s implementation of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP):

Issues:Housing

December 1, 2008

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day today:

"This year marks 20 years since the first World AIDS Day was commemorated to raise awareness and move the nations of the world to act.


December 1, 2008

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President-elect Obama’s announcement of his national security team: Senator Hillary Clinton to be the new Secretary of State, Robert Gates to stay on as Secretary of Defense, Eric Holder as Attorney General, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano as Secretary of Homeland Security, Susan Rice as Ambassador to the United Nations and General Jim Jones as National Security Adviser:


November 26, 2008

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India:

"The cowardly attack on Mumbai is an assault on civilized behavior rightly condemned by the world. Our sympathies go to those killed or wounded and their families. Those held hostage have our prayers for a safe and speedy release.


November 26, 2008

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

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the late San Francisco Mayor George Moscone. Tomorrow, November 27, 2008 marks the 30th anniversary of Mayor Moscone’s assassination.

Issues:LGBTQ+