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Speech
April 15, 2010
"GRAMMY on the Hill' is an opportunity for musicians and recording artists to make their voices heard in the halls of the Capitol and to reaffirm the statement by the great poet, Percy Shelley: 'The greatest instrument of moral good is imagination.'"
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Pelosi Remarks Presenting John W. McCormack Awards of Excellence to Pope Barrow and Paula Nowakowski
April 15, 2010
"The McCormack Award for Excellence is one of the highest honors that Members of Congress can bestow upon those who make progress and reasonable compromise possible--the staff of the House of Representatives. Their names are not household words. They proudly serve our nation's families."
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April 14, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of a resolution honoring the coal miners who died in the tragic coal mine explosion last week in West Virginia. The resolution passed the House by a vote of 409 to 0.
Speech
April 14, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of a unanimously-passed resolution expressing condolences to the people of Poland mourning the loss of President Lech Kaczynski and the 95 others who died in the tragic plane crash on Saturday.
Speech
April 13, 2010
"Recognizing the value of the arts as a tool to communicate truth, knowledge, and wisdom from generation to generation, Americans for the Arts has spent 50 years living up to da Vinci's call by: upholding our nation's commitment to artistic excellence; advancing the arts in local communities, in schools, and in the halls of Congress; recognizing that a strong investment in the arts is a critical investment in our economy, our prosperity, and our future."
Speech
March 26, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Leaders, Committee Chairs and newer Members of Congress held an enrollment ceremony in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol this morning to sign the revised Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act and send it to President Obama for his signature into law.
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March 25, 2010
"Today we gather in Statuary Hall to observe Women's History Month and to honor a woman who has made history and is making progress for the American people, Secretary Hillary Clinton."
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March 22, 2010
"Last night, we made history. We honored the vows of our founders who in the Declaration of Independence talked about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Speech
March 21, 2010
"This legislation will lead to healthier lives, more liberty to pursue hopes and dreams and happiness for the American people. This is an American proposal that honors the traditions of our country."
Speech
March 20, 2010
“We are on the verge of making great history for the American people and in doing so, we will make great progress for them as well."