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Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this afternoon in response to the Federal Reserve Board's decision to cut the Federal funds rate by 3/4 of a percentage point:

"Today's Federal Reserve rate cut is another strong signal of Chairman Bernanke's commitment to addressing the consequences of the credit crisis and restoring confidence in the markets.

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Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the economy:

"While there is no quick fix to repair our struggling economy, more must be done to begin to reverse the economic mismanagement of the past seven years. Congress is prepared to work with the Bush Administration to help alleviate the serious economic hardship facing America's families.

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WWashington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to General David Petraeus' remarks Thursday that Iraqi leaders have failed to make 'sufficient progress by any means in the area of national reconciliation'

"After almost five years of war and nearly 4,000 American lives lost, General Petraeus' admission proves that the President's Iraq policy has failed. President Bush and other Republicans can no longer credibly claim that their status quo Iraq strategy is working.

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Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed a fiscally responsible Democratic budget plan by a vote of 212 to 207:

"Budgets are more than just accounting documents. Budgets are statements of our national values. With this budget, the New Direction Congress is saying that we value families and their economic future. We will fight to ensure that their hard work is rewarded and that the American dream is renewed.

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Washington, D.C. -- In advance of next week's fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Congressional leaders spoke today at a U.S. Capitol remembrance ceremony honoring our troops, veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Below are her remarks:

Pelosi: ‘The Violent Response by Chinese Police Forces to Peaceful Protesters in Tibet is Disgraceful’

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

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Pelosi Statement on Colombia Free Trade Agreement

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the Bush Administration said it plans to send the Colombia Free Trade Agreement to Congress soon for a vote, even without the consent from Congressional leadership to bring it up:

Pelosi Statement on Today’s Infrastructure Forum

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after hosting a forum with House Democrats and economic and infrastructure experts this morning to discuss the state of America’s infrastructure and options for long term financing improvements.