Press Releases
Press Release
May 8, 2011
"Our bipartisan delegation was pleased to arrive in Israel to observe the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel.Our first meeting was with Prime Minister Netanyahu, who will visit Washington later this month. The delegation appreciated hearing the Prime Minister's views and told him we look forward to his thoughts on how to move the peace process at this critical point in Middle East history when he addresses a Joint Meeting of the Congress later this month."
Press Release
May 7, 2011
"Baghdad - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi arrived in Iraq this morning with a bipartisan delegation to assess progress on redeployment, and to meet with Iraqi and U.S. officials. The delegation will meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in addition to Members of the Iraqi Parliament, and will be briefed by U.S. security and diplomatic officials."
Press Release
May 7, 2011
“Today, our delegation paid our respects to our men and women in uniform under the leadership of Commanding General Lloyd Austin and thanked them for their service to our country."
Press Release
May 6, 2011
'Today's jobs report is a sign our economy continues to move in the right direction, with more Americans going back to work. But we must do more. This is the time to invest in our future and America's middle class to bring down unemployment and spur our economic growth."
Press Release
May 6, 2011
"On every official trip abroad, we meet with our brave men and women in uniform. Many of our troops serving in Qatar have also served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and we express our deep gratitude for their service and sacrifice."
Press Release
May 5, 2011
"Leader Pelosi. 'Good morning. Busy morning, huh? Here we are over 120 days of the Republican majority in the Congress and we still have not seen any jobs bill come to the floor, nor even any proposals of some to do so. We see a budget that continues to give subsidies to Big Oil while it calls upon America's seniors to pay more for Medicare and receive less in terms of benefits.'"
Press Release
May 4, 2011
“On Cinco de Mayo we mark the victory of the people of Mexico over the larger and better-equipped French army at the Battle of Puebla 149 years ago. So today we celebrate the rich contributions of Mexican-Americans, and all Hispanics, which strengthen our country and make America more American."
Press Release
May 3, 2011
“Less than three weeks after passing their budget to end Medicare as we know it in order to give Big Oil more tax breaks, Republicans have voted again to risk Americans' health care."
Press Release
May 2, 2011
“The death of Osama bin Laden marks the most significant development in our fight against al-Qaeda. I salute President Obama, his national security team, Director Panetta, our men and women in the intelligence community and military, and other nations who supported this effort for their leadership in achieving this major accomplishment. It is a testament to the professionalism of our dedicated national security professionals that no American lives were lost in this operation."
Press Release
May 2, 2011
“Good afternoon. I am proud to be here with the Democratic leadership of the House of Representatives to say: ‘Hail to the Chief.' Congratulations to President Obama for his leadership, for his determination, for his commitment of resources, for his making a priority the capture, the apprehension of Osama bin Laden."