Pelosi Statement on President’s Address on Fight Against Terrorism

December 7, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama's address from the Oval Office on the United States' fight against terror:

"Tonight, President Obama was resolute and strong. The United States will not yield to terror. We will be relentless in strengthening our efforts to protect the American people, defeat terrorism and destroy ISIS.

"As Members of Congress, our first responsibility is to protect and defend the American people. As the President said, 'We will prevail by being strong and smart.' In the aftermath of the horrific attacks from San Bernardino to Paris, it is inexcusable to protect the outrageous loophole that allows suspected terrorists to buy guns. Congress must come together to toughen our background checks and keep guns out of the hands of terrorists, strengthen the Visa Waiver Program, and debate and vote on a long overdue AUMF tailored to the ISIS threat.

"No terrorist can overcome the strength of our values. We will not allow terrorists to succeed in blinding us with fear. Together, we will honor our Constitution, protect our communities, and defeat ISIS."