111th Congress

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L'Aquila, Italy - Speaker Nancy Pelosi today toured the city of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region that was devastated by this April's earthquake. Pelosi was joined on the tour by President of the Italian Assembly Gianfranco Fini. During the tour, Pelosi received a briefing by Guido Bertolaso, the nation's head of Civil Protection Authority, which had coordinated rescue efforts immediately after the earthquake and now serves as the hub for communication and coordination for the region.

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on President Obama's speech in New York City today, on the first anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, in which the President discussed the urgent need for financial regulatory reform:

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the House passed a resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA):

“On the 15th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, we recognize the historic nature of this comprehensive legislation, and also the work that remains to be done.

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the eighth anniversary of September 11:

“Every year on September 11, we remember the victims and honor the heroes of that fateful morning eight years ago. We are reminded of the nearly 3,000 American lives cut short during this unspeakable tragedy. We recall the firefighters and first responders, the rescue workers and all who perished trying to save others.

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Rome - Prior to the annual G8 Heads of Parliament meeting being held this year in Rome, Italy, Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined the Mayor of Rome today in dedicating a memorial commemorating the tragedy of September 11. The monument is the vision of the Mayor, composed of two ancient Roman columns symbolizing the Twin Towers. Below are the Speaker's remarks as prepared for delivery:

“On September 11, 2001, the whole world stood still.

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the 2008 census report:

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a brief press availability this morning with Chairman Wu Bangguo of the National People's Congress of China before their meeting in the Capitol. Below are their remarks:

Speaker Pelosi.Good morning. It is an honor to welcome the Chairman of the National People's Congress, Chairman Wu Bangguo, to the Capitol of the United States.

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor earlier this afternoon in support of a resolution recognizing the attacks of September 11, 2001, remembering the sacrifice of those who died and resolving to renew our devotion to the universal ideals that make our nation great. The resolution was approved by the House by a vote of 416 to 0.