111th Congress

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi will deliver remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Gala tonight at the Washington Convention Center. Below are the Speaker’s remarks as prepared.

“Thank you, Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez, for your kind introduction. As Chair of both the CHC and the Small Business Committee, you are working to empower entrepreneurs, small business owners, and workers.

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on news that the Iranian government had released Sarah Shourd, an American citizen detained while hiking in Iran:

“Members of Congress and the American people are grateful that Sarah Shourd will finally be able to return home, and we join her family and friends in celebrating her release.

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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi today toured The Culinary Edge, which received a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Culinary Edge provides integrated culinary services to the restaurant and foodservice industries. Below are the Speaker's remarks.

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Ottawa – Below is a statement from Drew Hammill, spokesman for Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on energy security discussions that have taken place during the visit to Canada for the G8 Speaker’s Conference:

“The Speaker has stated that she is here in Ottawa to listen and learn during her various meetings with stakeholders on energy and environment.

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the natural gas explosion in San Bruno, California last night:

“The thoughts and prayers of the Bay Area and the nation go out to the victims of the natural gas explosion in San Bruno.

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the ninth anniversary of September 11, which is tomorrow:

“Every year on September 11, our nation stops to remember the thousands who perished on that fateful morning nine years ago. This day provides us an opportunity to grieve and to reconnect to the spirit of unity Americans felt in the days after that horrendous terrorist attack.

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Washington, DC – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to threats by a minister in Florida to burn copies of the Koran, the Islamic holy book, on September 11th.

“As the holy season of Ramadan comes to an end, I join with people of all faiths in denouncing the disrespectful proposal to burn copies of the Koran. Such an action would send a message of intolerance that is inconsistent with the teaching of all faiths and does not reflect the values of our nation.”