Press Releases

"Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the poor care soldiers have received at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other facilities: 'Revelations of poor care of wounded soldiers and veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center have shocked the nation. The brave men and women who were the recipients of this mistreatment already paid a heavy price in our country's service. Instead of having their needs made a national priority, they became victims of the Administration's pattern of neglect."

"Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today celebrating Women's History Month: 'In March, we celebrate Women's History Month and remember the brave women who have contributed to the progress of our country. We recognize those who are changing our communities today and we dedicate ourselves to improving the lives of women for our daughters of tomorrow."

"Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement following a hearing this morning by the Oversight and Government Reform Committee on the care of wounded troops at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Other committees will hold hearings later this week: 'This week's Congressional oversight hearings on conditions for our veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center are shining a bright light on how our government has failed those who have sacrificed the most."

"Washington, D.C. - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the resignation of Secretary of the Army Francis Harvey: 'The resignation of Secretary Harvey over the substandard conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center is further evidence of the Administration's inability to competently discharge its responsibilities to those most deserving of the nation's attention."

"Washington, D.C. - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and Juanita Millender-McDonald, Chairwoman of the Committee on House Administration wrote yesterday to Daniel Beard, Chief Administrative Officer, encouraging the greening of Capitol Hill buildings. 'The Capitol complex should lead the nation in preserving our planet for future generations,' the lawmakers wrote in their letter."

"Washington, D.C. - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the news reports on poor outpatient care at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington: 'Our wounded military personnel and combat veterans deserve nothing less than the best care, but the continuing revelations at WalterReedArmyMedicalCenter show a troubling trend."

"Washington D.C. - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today denouncing a column by Kenneth Eng published in the February 23 edition of AsianWeek: 'The hateful views expressed in Kenneth Eng's column must not be tolerated and AsianWeek's decision to print them was irresponsible. Eng's words were not only offensive to African Americans, but to all Americans."

"Washington, D.C--House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and Majority Whip James E. Clyburn issued the following joint statement today on the Democratic commitment to find solutions for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. President Bush is scheduled to visit the Gulf Coast region tomorrow: 'Hurricane Katrina was a natural disaster, compounded by a man-made disaster. It is now 18 months past time to get our response right. With the leadership of the Gulf Coast Congressional delegation, this Congress is committed to finding real solutions for communities in the region. And we are taking action now."