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Members of the Congressional Delegation also visited the grave sites of fallen soldiers from their states. Speaker Pelosi, along with fellow Californians Congressman George Miller and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, placed a rose on the grave of Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Roy Harmon, who was killed on July 12, 1944.

At a ceremony attended by members of the Thirty-First Fighter Wing, Speaker Pelosi pinned the Bronze Star Medal on Technical Sergeant Phoebus Lazaridis for extraordinary service in Afghanistan. Speaker Pelosi delivered a speech in honor of the achievement by Sergeant Lazaridis and the congratulated the Thirty-First Fighter Wing on their recent awards.

"We trust that your restructuring plan will demonstrate to the world that you are willing to make the tough decisions that modernize your operations, restructure your debt, enhance your competitive status in the global marketplace, and protect American jobs for the future. Thank you for your consideration of this matter."

“The news of the plane crash in upstate New York last night leaves all of us in Congress with a heavy heart today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who died and with the entire Buffalo community."

“My first official trip abroad every year is a visit with our men and women who are stationed around the world. This year, I will be joined by Members of Congress in traveling to Aviano Air Base in Italy to meet with our brave airmen and women serving at that strategic installation. We have thousands of members of our armed forces stationed in Italy, many of whom have served our nation with distinction in Iraq and Afghanistan."

“One hundred years ago today, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded as a counterforce to discriminatory laws and social practices in the United States. With the courageous founding leadership of W.E.B. Dubois and Ida B. Wells, the NAACP would become the nation's leading force for equality in all aspects of American life."

"We greatly appreciate your support for the legislation we have sent you to guarantee fair pay for women and expanded health care for children, and for your leadership as we work to finalize an economic recovery bill, which we will send you shortly."

“Today, Interior Secretary Salazar unveiled a new approach to reviewing the energy potential of the Outer Continental Shelf. With this announcement, the Obama Administration has taken a critical step toward a comprehensive energy policy."