Pelosi Statement on Conviction of Congressman Jeff Fortenberry

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after Congressman Jeff Fortenberry was convicted on three federal charges in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles:

"Congressman Fortenberry's conviction represents a breach of the public trust and confidence in his ability to serve. No one is above the law.

"Congressman Fortenberry must resign from the House."