111th Congress
Pelosi Statement on Benjamin Netanyahu Becoming Israel’s New Prime Minister
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in Tuesday as Israel’s new Prime Minister:
"As Speaker of the House, I congratulate Benjamin Netanyahu on becoming Prime Minister of Israel and look forward to working with him and the new government.
Pelosi Statement on Obama Administration Plan for Viable Domestic Auto Industry
Monday, March 30, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after President Obama announced the Administration’s plan for a viable domestic automotive industry:
Pelosi Statement on President Obama Signing Omnibus Public Lands Management Act
Monday, March 30, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement this afternoon after President Obama signed H.R. 146, the Omnibus Public Land Management Act into law.
Pelosi Remarks on Budget Following President Obama Meeting with Democratic Caucus
Monday, March 30, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic leaders held a press availability following the Democratic Caucus meeting with President Obama in the Capitol Visitor’s Center this evening. The Speaker also thanked Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt for his outstanding leadership. Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks:
Pelosi: President’s Comprehensive Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan is Right Plan to Protect Americans
Friday, March 27, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in support of President Obama’s new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan:
Pelosi Statement on House Republican Budget Proposal
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on House Republicans’ budget proposal.
Pelosi Statement on Greek Independence Day
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the 188th anniversary of Greek Independence. Today, the House will vote on H. Res. 273, which recognizes this anniversary and celebrates Greek and American democracy.
Pelosi Remarks at Photo Opportunity with Vice President Biden
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity with Vice President Joe Biden this afternoon before their lunch in the Capitol. Below are their remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon.
It is a great honor to welcome Vice President Biden to the Capitol. For over 30 years he has served the people of Delaware with such distinction â€" he is no stranger to this building.
Pelosi: House Passage of Landmark Bill Will Conserve Public Lands for Future Generations of Americans
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D. C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement following passage of H.R. 146, the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009, by a vote of 285 to 140. The bill was passed by the Senate last week and now goes to President Obama for his signature into law:
Pelosi Statement on Passing of John Hope Franklin
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the passing of renowned historian John Hope Franklin:
"Today we mourn the passing of one of our nation’s most distinguished scholars, historian John Hope Franklin.